Interesting facts about the various important dynasties in the history of China as well as the achievements of those dynasties and their contributions to Chinese culture
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10 Major Achievements of the Han Dynasty of China
With a reign of over four centuries, the Han dynasty was the longest reigning imperial dynasty of China. It was preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–207 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period...
10 Major Contributions of Chinese Philosopher Confucius
Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher who is considered one of the most important and influential individuals in history. His teachings have had a great impact on affecting the lives...
10 Interesting Facts About Chinese Philosopher Confucius
Born in 551 BC in the district of Zou, in the tributary state of Lu near present day Qufu, China; Confucius is considered as a towering personality in ancient Chinese history. After working in...
10 Major Achievements of the Qin Dynasty of China
Qin dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China and its reign lasted from 221 to 206 BC. Lasting only 15 years, it was the shortest dynasty in Chinese history. Though it ruled for...
10 Major Achievements of the Sui Dynasty of China
Reigning for a period of only thirty-eight years from 581 to 619, Sui dynasty was one of the shortest lived dynasties in the history of China but it made several important contributions, most prominently...
10 Interesting Facts About The Sui Dynasty of China
The Sui Dynasty was founded by Yang Jian in the year 581 and it initially reigned over only Northern China. Sui forces defeated Chen dynasty in 589 to re-unify China after around three centuries....
10 Major Achievements of the Qing Dynasty of China
The Qing dynasty, also known as the Manchu dynasty, ruled over China for a period of 268 years from 1644 to 1912. It was preceded by the Ming dynasty and followed by the Republic...
Qing Dynasty | 10 Facts On The Manchu Dynasty of China
Qing dynasty was the last dynasty of China, which came to power after overthrowing the Ming dynasty and was succeeded by the Republic of China. It ruled over China for a period of 268...
10 Major Achievements of the Zhou Dynasty of China
The Zhou era (1046 BC - 256 BC) lasted for 790 years making Zhou dynasty the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history. Most of the great Chinese philosophers, including Confucius, were active in the...
10 Interesting Facts About The Zhou Dynasty of China
The Zhou Dynasty was came into power in 1046 BC after King Wu defeated the emperor of the ruling Shang dynasty in the Battle of Muye. It lasted for 790 years, till 256 BC,...
