Han Dynasty (apr 17, 202 BC – mar 31, 220)
Description:
Creation: After the brutal rulings of the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty was created. Though they kept the centralized power of the Qin, they reduced repression within China.
Achievements: The Han Dynasty extended borders which opened trade to India and the Mediterranean. Additionally, they built shrines to worship Confucius as a god.
Decline: The decline of the Han Dynasty was mostly due to a large invasion of the Huns.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 17, 202 BC
mar 31, 220
~ 422 years