Forbidden City Introduction

The Forbidden City anchored absolutely in the affection of the city was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The architectonics of the admirable alcazar started in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406) and concluded in 1420. In the age-old time, the emperor claimed to be the son of the heaven and accordingly their absolute ability was conferred aloft them