Imperial Guards (Qing dynasty)
The Imperial Guards (Chinese: 侍衛; pinyin: shìwèi) of the Qing dynasty were a select detachment of Manchu and Mongol bannermen responsible for guarding the Forbidden City in Beijing, the emperor, and the emperor's family. The Imperial Guards were divided into three groups: the Guard Corps, the Vanguard, and the Imperial Bodyguard.
| Imperial Guards | |
|---|---|
| 侍衛 | |
| Active | 1644–1912 |
| Disbanded | 1912 |
| Country | China |
| Allegiance | Emperor of China |
| Type | Imperial guard Infantry |
| Role | Close protection |
| Garrison/HQ | Forbidden City, Beijing |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Zaitao |
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