Han Dynasty

By JenniferRGant
  • 206 BCE

    Liu Bang Gazou becomes first ruler

  • Period: 206 BCE to 220

    One of the longest Dynasty's

  • Period: 206 BCE to 9

    Ruled from the city of Chang'an

  • 202 BCE

    Han Dynasty established in China

    Liu Bang leader of the Han's establishes the dynasty.
    He then defeats Xiang Yu and is proclaimed Emperor of China.
  • 195 BCE

    Liu Bang dies.

    His Empress Lu Zhi tries to confiscate the empire for her family causing a conflict that lasts 15 years.
  • Period: 141 BCE to 87 BCE

    Reign Of Emperor WuDi

    During his reign the army conquered the Xiongnu territory and expanded the empire's territory to the north and to the west.
  • Period: 138 BCE to 126 BCE

    Silk Road is formally opened

    Zhang Quain a diplomat and adviser's mission to open up a transcontinental trade route led to the silk road or silk routes.
  • Period: 117 BCE to 100 BCE

    Western Great Wall is extended.

  • 109 BCE

    Han Empire conquers Tien

    In efforts to expand the empire to the south.
  • Period: 104 BCE to 101 BCE

    War of Heavenly Horses

    Ferghana horses were tall and powerful horses known as heavenly horses that were owned by the Dayuan people. After much conflict 3000 horses were given to the people. Only 1000 made it back to the empire.
  • 2

    Capital city population hits milestone

    Chang'an population is nearly 250 thousand.
  • 9

    Wang Man takes over empire

    He proclaims it the Xin (new) Dynasty.
  • 23

    Chang'an is sacked

    Luoyang becomes the new imperial capital.
  • Period: 25 to 220

    Eastern Han Dynasty rules

  • 91

    Han invade Mongolia

  • 105

    Paper making process created

    Ts'ai Lun invented the process using old textile waste.
  • 160

    Han Empire begins to decline

    Emperors living only for their amusement weaken the empire.
  • 184

    Yellow Turban Rebellion

    The peasants unhappy with the dynasty create an uprising that threatens the capital city.
  • 190

    Luoyang is burned

    Dong Zhou orders his soldiers to attack the city after he hears of a coalition set up against him by regional lords across China.
  • 190

    Dong Zhou seizes capital

    After seizing control Dong Zhou appoints Liu Xie as ruler of the empire.
  • 220

    Liu Xie Abdicates

    After Liu Xie abdicated the throne warlords and states are at war for another 350 years.