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Han Dynasty

Han Dynasty. By, Nilay Patel. Description. Lasted 400 years One of the greatest period in history of China People of China call themselves “People of Han” Founded by Liu clan After the Qin Dynasty and before the Three Kingdoms

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Han Dynasty

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  1. Han Dynasty By, Nilay Patel

  2. Description • Lasted 400 years • One of the greatest period in history of China • People of China call themselves “People of Han” • Founded by Liu clan • After the Qin Dynasty and before the Three Kingdoms • Han ethnic group established itself as the core nation of China

  3. Western Han Dynasty • Followed Qin Dynasty • 226 BCE – 9 CE • First Period of Han Dynasty • Established during the Warring States Period • Ended by rebellion of Wang Mang • Chang’an as the capital • Founded by Liu Bang

  4. 206 BCE - 9 CE Founded by Liu Xiu Luoyang as the capital Followed Xin Dynasty(9-24) Later Han Dynasty Ended with Capoi proclaiming himself emperor Eastern Han Dynasty

  5. Culture • Buddhism arrived in China • Confucianism became the philosophy-cum-religion • Taoism came into being • Government policies were taken from Confucianism

  6. Politics and Economics • Liu Band abolished harsh laws and enacted more human policies • Introduction of the Feudal States • Development of the Silk Road • China’s prosperity rose • Improvement in paper making • Pottery object found its way in daily life

  7. Decline • Conflict in ruling class followed peasant uprising • In 184 Taoist army rose in revolt weakening the government • Emperor Dongzhou was assassinated due to his ruthlessness • In 220 the last emperor of Han Dynasty abdicated in favor of Caopi who proclaimed himself emperor in 220

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