The Revolution of 1911, a bourgeois-democratic revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, ended the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The monarchical system that had been in place in China for more than 2,000 years was discarded with the founding of the provisional government of the Republic of China.

Starting of Revolution: Wuchang uprising on October 10, 1911

Leaders: Sun Yat-sen and etc.

Significance: Overthrow the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and bring an end to the imperial rule in China

Sun Yat-sen (12 November 1866 - 12 March 1925) was a Han Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation". Sun played an instrumental role in the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution.