Triệu dynasty of Viet Nam is inaugurated.

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In East Asia, the Chu-Han contention comes to a close, Xiang Yu commits suicide, and the Han dynasty of China is founded (202 BC–220 AD) by Liu Bang.

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Zhao Tuo, Chinese military commander who founded the Trieu dynasty

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Emperor Wu of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight-year-old son Zhao, with Jin Midi, Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang as regents.

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conflict between the regents Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang results in the destruction of the Shangguang clan and Huo Guang becoming the de facto ruler ...

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Emperor Zhao of Han dies and is succeeded by the unsuitable Prince He of Changyi and then by Xuan. Huo Guang continues to be de facto ruler of China.

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Wang Mang becomes head of the Chinese armed forces and administration.

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Emperor Ai of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight year old cousin Ping. Wang Mang is appointed regent and begins wide-ranging reforms.

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Wang Mang begins a program of personal aggrandizement, restoring marquess titles to past imperial princes and introducing a pension system for retired...

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Bao Xuan, Chinese politician of the Han dynasty

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Emperor Ping of Han marries Empress Wang (Ping), daughter of Wang Mang, cementing his influence.

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AD 6, February 3 – The boy emperor, Ping Di, dies of unexpected causes at age 14; Wang Mang alone selects the new emperor, Ruzi Ying, age 2, starting ...

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AD 6, February 3 – Ping, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (b. 9 BC)

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Start of Chushi era of the Chinese Han dynasty.

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Wang Mang crushes a rebellion by Chai I, and on the winter solstice (which has been dated January 10 of the following year) officially assumes the tit...

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Empress Wang is given the title of Duchess Dowager of Ding'an, while Ruzi Ying, the former Emperor of Han, becomes the Duke of Ding'an. Ruzi Ying is p...

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Last year (3rd) of Shijianguo era of the Chinese Xin Dynasty (considered the lucky number of those from the Chinese Xin Dynasty).

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First year of tianfeng era of the Chinese Xin Dynasty.

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Last year (6th) of Tianfeng era of the Chinese Xin Dynasty.

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August 5 – The Han dynasty is restored in China as Liu Xiu proclaims himself Emperor Guangwu of Han, starting the Jianwu era (until AD 56).

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November 27 – Luoyang becomes the capital of the Houhan or Eastern Han dynasty.

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June 15 – Ming of Han, Chinese emperor (d. AD 75)

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Wang (or Xiaomu), Chinese empress of the Xin Dynasty

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Ma, Chinese empress of the Han dynasty (d. AD 79)

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The Jianwu era of the Eastern Han dynasty changes to the Jianwuzhongyuan era.

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Guo Shengtong, Chinese empress of the Han Dynasty

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Dou, Chinese empress of the Han Dynasty (d. AD 97)

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First year of Jianchu era of the Chinese Han dynasty. (Clarification needed as to the meaning of this)

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Liu Qing, Chinese prince of the Han Dynasty (d. 106)

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He of Han, Chinese emperor (d. 106)

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Change from Jianchu to Yuanhe era of the Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty.

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Emperor Han Zhangdi's death at 31 led to his 9-year-old son Zhao's ascension as Emperor Han Hedi, ushering in a period of rule dominated by Empress Do...

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Last year (4th) of yuanhe era and start of zhanghe era of the Chinese Eastern Han dynasty.

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First year of Yongyuan era of the Chinese Han dynasty.

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Yin, Chinese empress of the Han Dynasty (d. 103)

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Zhao Xi, Chinese politician (b. AD 4)

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Ban Chao is made protector-general of the Western Regions.

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An of Han, Chinese emperor (d. 125)

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Guo Gong , Eastern Han Dynasty official

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Zhangde, Chinese empress of the Han Dynasty

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The Jin dynasty is founded after the overthrow of the Cao Wei dynasty by Sima Yan.

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– 589: Northern and Southern dynasties in China.

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Birth of Lǐ Yuān, founder of the Tang dynasty and Emperor of China under the name of Gaozu (618-626)

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China reunified under the Sui dynasty (589 – 618).

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Tang dynasty of China do initiated by Li Yuan.

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756: Emperor Xuanzong reigned, the time was considered one of China's high points.

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Zhao Kuangyin establishes Song dynasty.

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Song dynasty reunites China.

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In 1076, Chancellor Wang Anshi enacted the New Policies under Emperor Shenzong, which included reforms like the Baojia system, low-cost loans, tax-bas...

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The Treaty of Shaoxing ends the conflict between the Jin dynasty and Southern Song dynasty, legally establishing the boundaries of the two countries a...

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The end of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty in China and the beginning of the Ming dynasty.

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Construction of the Chinese Forbidden City is completed in Beijing.

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Hongzhi Emperor ascends the throne, bringing Confucian ideology under his administration.

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Zhengde Emperor ascends the throne of Ming dynasty.

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Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, China.

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After 45 years' reign, Jiajing Emperor died in the Forbidden City, Longqing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty.

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The 9 years old Taizi, Zhu Yijun ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, known as Wanli Emperor.

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Qing dynasty Chinese court painters recreate Zhang Zeduan's classic panoramic painting, Along the River During Qingming Festival.

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Death of the Qianlong Emperor after 60 years of rule over China. His favorite official, Heshen, is ordered to commit suicide.

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February 12: End of the Chinese Empire. Republic of China established.

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