Some artistic achievements
Art flourished during the Ming Dynasty. This included literature, painting, music, poetry, and porcelain. Ming vases made of blue and white porcelain were prized at the time throughout the world. They are still considered quite valuable.
political achievements
The first ming emperor overthrew the hated Mongols, a late Ming emperor rebuilt the old capital at Nanjing in the south, and the Dynasty sent out huge sailing expeditions to explore and trade.
How the Ming dynasty took power
The Ming dynasty came into power in 1368. The Ming dynasty replaced the Mongol dynasty by having Zhu Yuanzhang (joo-yoo-ahn-jahng) defeat the Mongols. ... In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang led a rebel army and overthrew the Mongol emperor. Zhu established the Ming dinasty and became the first emperor with the name Honwu.
