Han Dynasty

By Harrison J Nguyen
  • Western Han Dynasty Begins
    202 BCE

    Western Han Dynasty Begins

    A peasant named Liu Bang reunifies China after the Qin lost power.
  • Liu Bang Becomes Emperor
    202 BCE

    Liu Bang Becomes Emperor

    Liu Bang is appointed emperor of China after defeating the rebel Xiang Yu.
  • Liu Bang Dies
    195 BCE

    Liu Bang Dies

  • Han Dynasty Expands to the Western Part of the Great Wall of China
    117 BCE

    Han Dynasty Expands to the Western Part of the Great Wall of China

  • Ts'ai Lun Invents Paper
    100 BCE

    Ts'ai Lun Invents Paper

  • Chang'an Reaches A Total Population of 250K
    2

    Chang'an Reaches A Total Population of 250K

  • The Eastern Han Dynasty rules China
    25

    The Eastern Han Dynasty rules China

  • Han Dynasty Comes To An End
    220

    Han Dynasty Comes To An End

    Liu Xie resigns from the throne and lords go back to war for power.

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