Han Dynasty

By Harrison J Nguyen
  • 202 BCE

    Western Han Dynasty Begins

    Western Han Dynasty Begins
    A peasant named Liu Bang reunifies China after the Qin lost power.
  • 202 BCE

    Liu Bang Becomes Emperor

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

    Liu Bang Dies

    Liu Bang Dies
  • 117 BCE

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

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

    Ts'ai Lun Invents Paper

    Ts'ai Lun Invents Paper
  • 2

    Chang'an Reaches A Total Population of 250K

    Chang'an Reaches A Total Population of 250K
  • 25

    The Eastern Han Dynasty rules China

    The Eastern Han Dynasty rules China
  • 220

    Han Dynasty Comes To An End

    Han Dynasty Comes To An End
    Liu Xie resigns from the throne and lords go back to war for power.