Imperial Chinese Army

The Imperial Chinese Army was the ground force of the military of Imperial China.

The army varied in size over the years and weakened towards the end of the Imperial rule over China.

Weapons

 * Chariots
 * Bow or crossbow - Shang Dynasty
 * Cannons - gunpowder first used during the Zhou Dynasty
 * Chinese armour

Troop strength

 * Han dynasty

troop strength of 574,732 men in Early Tianbao era.
 * Tang dynasty

troop of Northern Song
 * Song dynasty


 * Yuan dynasty - mostly from the Mongol Empire with a strength of 250,000 men.
 * Ming dynasty


 * Qing dynasty
 * Eight Banners
 * Green Standard Army
 * Imperial Guards Brigade
 * Ever Victorious Army
 * Wuwei Corps
 * New Army
 * Beiyang Army
 * Lion Regiment
 * Tiger Regiment
 * Manchu Dragons