How did the Manchu people remain in their position during the Qing dynasty given that they were an ethnic minority?

How did the Manchu people remain in their position during the Qing dynasty given that they were an ethnic minority? Order Description examine and critically discuss and explore many possibilities of why Manchu people survived and remained in power during the qing dynasty . The paper must have a very in depth look at ethnicity and make comparisons to other ethnicity in china during the qing dynasty , there can be some references made to present day however it is imperative that the essay explores qing dynasty - cultures, practices and explores the reasons with good references to support why they did.A minimum of 50 references preferably 60 references would be advantageous. The essay must have an introduction, main body which flows through cross comparisons and references appropriately and conclusion. The essay must also at some point show further exploration ideas. By this what is meant that there is a very clear understanding of the subject and broader knowledge of the Qing Dynasty. All references must be academic ones please. article list , of which some of these articles must be used along with other references from other sources please.