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Manchu-Han dyarchy

Also known as ethnic dyarchy

The Manchu-Han dyarchy was the practice in the Qing Empire of appointing both a Manchu and a Han Chinese official to many senior posts. It allowed the Manchu ruling minority to share power with the Han majority while keeping overall control. The system was a key element of Qing governance.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Manchu-Han dyarchy. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/manchu-han-dyarchy
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“Manchu-Han dyarchy.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/manchu-han-dyarchy. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Manchu-Han dyarchy.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/manchu-han-dyarchy.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Manchu-Han dyarchy’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/manchu-han-dyarchy (Accessed: ).

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