oct 3, 221 BC - Qin Dynasty and Shi Huangdi 2.2
Description:
The Qin dynasty was the first imperial Chinese dynasty. It prevailed during the period of the warring states, cementing its power. It was ruled by the legalist Shi Huangdi, who burned many books and killed confucian scholars. He was buried in a massive tomb guarded by an army of terracotta warriors.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 3, 221 BC
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~ 2249 years ago