Institution

Grand Council (Qing)

c. 1729 · 18th century · Also known as Grand Council

The Grand Council was a small advisory body established by the Yongzheng Emperor around 1729. It handled sensitive military and political matters and concentrated decision-making in the emperor's hands, becoming the most important organ of government in the Qing Empire. The Italian Empire link reflects the separate Grand Council of Fascism.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Grand Council (Qing). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/grand-council-qing
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