1911 Revolution
The 1911 Revolution, or Xinhai Revolution, ended China's last imperial dynasty (the Manchu-led Qing dynasty) and lead to the establishment of the Republic of China. The revolution culminated a decade of agitation, revolts, and uprisings. Its success marked the end of 2,132 years of imperial rule, 276 years of the Qing dynasty, and the beginning of China's early republican era.