Dynastic Title: Han
Pronunciation: "hahn"
Dates: 206BC - AD 220
Notes: Han rule galvanized Chinese culture and many of today’s traditions have their roots in what was established during the long Han reign. Han rule, divided into West and East like the Zhou, was interrupted shortly by the short rule of a royal minister who usurped power from AD 9-24.
Related Reading: The Han rulers conquered the Qin and moved their new capital to Chang’an, just north of present day Xi’an. Just like the Zhous before them, the Eastern Han rulers moved their first capital city from near present day Xi’an east to Luoyang in Henan province.
Historical Index:
Xia Dynasty ca 2000-1500BC
Shang Dynasty 1700-1027BC
Zhou Dynasty 1027-221BC
Qin Dynasty 221-207BC
Han Dynasty 206BC - AD 220
Three Kingdoms 220-280
Western Jin Dynasty 265-420
Southern and Northern Dynasties 420-588
Sui Dynasty 581-617
Tang Dynasty 618-907
Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms 907-979
Liao Dynasty 916-1125
Song Dynasty 960-1279
Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
Republic of China 1911-1949
People’s Republic of China 1949-present
Xia Dynasty ca 2000-1500BC
Shang Dynasty 1700-1027BC
Zhou Dynasty 1027-221BC
Qin Dynasty 221-207BC
Han Dynasty 206BC - AD 220
Three Kingdoms 220-280
Western Jin Dynasty 265-420
Southern and Northern Dynasties 420-588
Sui Dynasty 581-617
Tang Dynasty 618-907
Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms 907-979
Liao Dynasty 916-1125
Song Dynasty 960-1279
Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
Republic of China 1911-1949
People’s Republic of China 1949-present
