Han Dynasty Timeline
Here is the major timeline of the Han Dynasty as mentioned below.
Year |
Event |
---|---|
206 B.C. |
Han Dynasty founded |
206-24 A.D. |
Western Han Dynasty rules China |
202 B.C. |
Liu Bang seizes the title of emperor of the Han Dynasty |
195 B.C. |
Liu Bang dies; Empress Lu Zhi attempts to take power, leading to a 15-year struggle |
141-87 B.C. |
Reign of Emperor Wu, with a record-breaking reign of 54 years |
141-86 B.C. |
Emperor Wu adopts Confucianism |
9 A.D. |
Wang Mang declares the “New Dynasty” (lasts until 25 A.D.) |
25-220 A.D. |
Eastern Han Dynasty rules China |
100 A.D. |
Xu Shen completes the first Chinese dictionary |
105 A.D. |
Cai Lun invents paper in China |
130 B.C. |
The Han Dynasty opens up trade with the West |
184 A.D. |
The Yellow Turban Rebellion breaks out |
220 A.D. |
Fall of Han Dynasty |
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Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE)
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE) was a major period in ancient China. It was the second dynasty that governed China around 100 years. Before the Han, there was the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE). After the Han Dynasty, there was a period ruled over China that was called the Three Kingdoms (220-280 CE).
In this article, we are going to discuss the Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE) in detail.