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World map during the late Han Dynasty

The world map at the end of the Han Dynasty is the world map at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty was divided into the Western Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty.

1. The Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 AD) was a unified dynasty in Chinese history. It lasted for twelve emperors and lasted for 210 years. It was also known as the former Chinese.

2. The Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was another unified Central Plains dynasty in Chinese history after the Western Han Dynasty. It was passed down to eight generations and fourteen emperors, and the country lasted for 195 years. , together with the Western Han Dynasty, are collectively referred to as the Han Dynasty.

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The Western Han Dynasty was established in 202 BC and its capital was Chang'an. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty successively recuperated and established the rule of Wenjing. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne, he expelled the barbarians and expanded his territory, which was known as the Han Dynasty in history. By the Zhaoxuan period, the national power of the Western Han Dynasty reached its peak, which was known as the Zhaoxuan Zhongxing in history. In 8 AD, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty fell. Soon the Green Forest Red Eyebrow Uprising broke out, and Xinmang was destroyed in 23 AD.

In 25 AD, Liu Xiu proclaimed himself emperor, established the Eastern Han Dynasty, made Luoyang the capital, established the national policy of resting with the people, and created the Guangwu Zhongxing. Emperors Ming and Zhang of the Han Dynasty followed the example of light corvee and low taxes and created the rule of Mingzhang. After Emperor He of the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne, he created the prosperity of Yongyuan, and the national power of the Eastern Han Dynasty reached its peak.

The Yellow Turban Uprising broke out in 184 AD. Although the civil unrest was suppressed, it led to local self-respect and military support. After Dong Zhuo's Rebellion, the Eastern Han Dynasty existed in name only. In 220 AD, Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty fell.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Western Han Dynasty

Baidu Encyclopedia - Eastern Han Dynasty