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Jan 1, 1200
Yuan Dynasty
The Mongols invaded China and overthrew the Jurchen and Song rulers. They established the Yuan Dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1264
Qing Dynasty
The Manchus set up a new dynasty. The name Qing means pure. For only the second time in history foreigners controlled all of China. -
Jan 1, 1368
Ming Dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang overthrew the Yuan Dynasty. He became emperor and establish his capital in Nanjiang. He gave the name Ming which means brilliant to his dynasty. -
Sui Dynasty
This dynasty lasted only 40 years but the first emperor established a basis of Chinese empire. -
Tang Dynasty
the Chinese Empire expanded its borders to include new territories. -
Song Dynasty
China was ruled by military dynasties. Then a military general name Zhao Kuangyin seized the throne. -
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Dynasties
