Dynasties of China

By rochareichen
  • Dec 11, 755

    General An Lushan starts rebellion; millions die in resulting civil

  • Dec 11, 1127

    Beginning of Southern Song period

  • Dec 11, 1211

    China invaded by Genghis Khan

  • Dec 11, 1279

    Mongols led by Kublai Khan defeat Song dynasty and absorb China into Mongol Empire

  • Sui Dynasty begins

    Sui Dynasty begins

  • Emperor and former genral Sui Wendi reunites China; ends centuries of chaos

  • Tang dynasty begins

  • Sui Yangdi assassinated in military coup

  • Wu Zhao becomes first female emperor of China

  • Tang dynasty collapses

  • Song dynasty begis

  • General Chao K'uang-yin reunifies China under his rule