Overview
The Han dynasty (Mandarin: 漢 hàn), (Old Chinese 漢 *n̥ˤar-s), (Middle Chinese 漢 xanH) was an imperial dynasty of China established by Liu Bang, lasting from (202 BC – 9 AD, 25–220 AD), and preceded by the short-lived Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and the interregnum known as the Chu–Han Contention (206–202 BC). It was succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD) and also briefly interrupted by the Xin dynasty (9–23 AD) established by the usurping regent Wang Mang. It is thus separated into two periods—the Western Han (202 BC – 9 AD) and the Eastern Han (25–220 AD). The Han dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history, impacting Chinese identity in later periods. The majority ethnic group.
Historical Periods
Han Dynasty (-202–-198)
202 BCE – 198 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 2,042,645 km²
Han Dynasty (-197–-127)
197 BCE – 127 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 2,042,869 km²
Han Dynasty (-126–-111)
126 BCE – 111 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 2,071,343 km²
Han Dynasty (-110–-92)
110 BCE – 92 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 3,158,197 km²
Han Dynasty (-91–-78)
91 BCE – 78 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 3,826,498 km²
Han Dynasty (-77–-51)
77 BCE – 51 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 3,949,527 km²
Han Dynasty (-50–-37)
50 BCE – 37 BCE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 4,484,452 km²
Han Dynasty (-36–5)
36 BCE – 5 CE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 4,465,349 km²
Han Dynasty (6–13)
6 CE – 13 CE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 143 km²
Han Dynasty (30–42)
30 CE – 42 CE
Capital: Chang'anArea: 3,643,339 km²
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