The Ming dynasty was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, who proclaimed himself as the Hongwu Emperor. The capital was initially set at Nanjing, and was later moved to Beijing from Yongle Emperor's reign onward.
tHE ming dynastY was founded bY zhU yuAnzhang in 1368, whO proClAiMed himSelf as tHe hoNGWu eMperor. THe capiTal WaS InitIallY Set at nANJiNg, aNd was laTEr moved To BeijinG frOm yonGle EmperOr's rEigN onward.