Han Dynasty: 206 BCE - 100 BCE (jan 1, 206 BC – jan 1, 100 BC)
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The Han dynasty, founded by Liu Bang and controlled by the House of Liu, was China's second imperial dynasty. The Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) was known for its long reign and accomplishments, which included the development of the civil service and government structure, as well as scientific breakthroughs like the invention of paper, the use of water clocks and sundials to measure time, and the development of a seismograph.
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jan 1, 206 BC
jan 1, 100 BC
~ 106 years