In the seventh month it was declared that the meaning of the reforms would be proclaimed throughout the realm, so that the people would know the Emperor's intent. (Draft History of Qing (Qingshigao) 清史稿 卷24 光緒24年七月)
Changes of power ◆
Places where the world territory data shows a change of borders in this year.
◆ Korean Empire appears
◆ Asante Empire ends
◆ Joseon ends
◆ Imerina ends
◆ Dutch East Indies takes 1,779,600 km² of former Qajar dynasty land
◆ Qajar dynasty takes 1,619,200 km² of former Dutch East Indies land
◆ French Africa takes 428,700 km² of former Imerina land
◆ Gold Coast (British colony) takes 121,300 km² of former Asante Empire land