The Beggar Who Crushed the Mongol Empire

In 1368, the invincible Mongol Empire was brought to its knees not by a king or a general, but by a starving beggar. This is the unbelievable true story of Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor), who rose from having no name and burying his family in straw mats to founding the Ming Dynasty. We dive deep into the brutal famine of 1344, the apocalyptic Red Turban Rebellion, and the massive naval Battle of Lake Poyang that changed Asian history forever. Discover how a peasant understood the one thing the Khans forgot: the true source of power. #History #MingDynasty #MongolEmpire #ZhuYuanzhang #UnderdogStory #ChineseHistory #Documentary