How far did the chinese empire extend under the ming emperors?

Chinese empire under Ming extended into Mongolia and deeper into central Asia. They even extended their rule into Vietnam. The sheer size of the Ming Empire was what led to its downfall. Many different people were under the rule of Ming and so many revolts would rise. The end of Ming came when peasants rose up and with Li Zicheng as the leader established a new Shun dynasty.

what are the others?

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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