The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors of the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) Dynasties.The construction of the grand palace started in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406), and ended in 1420.
In ancient times, the emperor was said to be a son of Heaven.The emperors’ residence on earth was built as a replica of the Purple Palace where God was thought to live in Heaven.