A notable event that occurred in Chinese history during the long period of dynastic rule was the Qing Dynasty's fall in 1912. The Qing, which was the last imperial dynasty, faced internal strife, corruption, and external pressures from Western powers. The 1911 Revolution, led by figures like Sun Yat-sen, resulted in the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi. This transition from imperial rule to the establishment of the Republic of China marked the end of over two thousand years of dynastic governance, leading to significant political and social upheaval.