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Qing dynasty

During the Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911), the Tianjin Prefecture, or Zhou (州), was established in 1725, and Tianjin County was established within the prefecture in 1731. Later, it became an urban prefecture or Fu (府), before becoming a relay station (駐 地) under the command of the Viceroy of Zhili.