OVERTHROWING THE MONGOLS.

This article provides a historical account of the overthrow of the Mongols in Yuan China and the subsequent rise of the Ming dynasty. It explores the factors that led to the rebellion, including natural disasters and political weaknesses. The White Lotus Society, a persecuted Buddhist sect, played a significant role in the uprising. The article also delves into the life of Zhu Yuanzhang, who went from being an orphan to becoming the emperor of China. The rebellion eventually turned into a power struggle between warlords, with the Red Turban Rebellion emerging as a prominent force. The Battle of Lake Poyang, a major naval engagement in Chinese and world history, is highlighted, where Zhu's smaller fleet defeated Chen Youliang's larger forces due to low water levels. Zhu went on to capture Suzhou and establish the Ming dynasty, which ruled China until 1644. [Extracted from the article]