THE IMPORTANT POSITION AND EFFECTS OF PIANGUAN IN THE DEFENSE SYSTEM OF THE MING GREAT WALL

Pianguan is located at the junction of northern Shanxi Province and western Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, on account of special geographical location, it has always played a vital role in ancient Chinese history, especially in the Ming Dynasty. Based on abundant historical materials, this article focuses on Pianguan and other primary forts and passes, intends to have a further research on the position and effects of Pianguan in the defense system of the Ming Great Wall by analyzing the development process and characteristics of these military projects and facilities.

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