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Grand Council

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The Grand Council was a high-level executive body in China during the Qing dynasty, established in 1729. This council served as a key decision-making body, allowing the emperor to more efficiently manage government affairs and communications. The creation of the Grand Council was part of the Qing rulers' efforts to consolidate imperial power and streamline governance, moving away from the earlier Manchu tradition of collegial rule. This body played a significant role in the administration of the vast Qing empire, particularly during the reigns of emperors like Yongzheng and Qianlong.12

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