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Chinese Dynasties

The document provides a chronological list of Chinese emperors across major dynasties, starting from the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912 CE). It highlights notable emperors and their contributions, such as Qin Shi Huang's unification of China and Kublai Khan's expansion of Mongol rule. The document serves as a historical overview of the significant leaders who shaped China's imperial history.

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Chinese Dynasties

The document provides a chronological list of Chinese emperors across major dynasties, starting from the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912 CE). It highlights notable emperors and their contributions, such as Qin Shi Huang's unification of China and Kublai Khan's expansion of Mongol rule. The document serves as a historical overview of the significant leaders who shaped China's imperial history.

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Chinese Dynasties

The emperors of China span thousands of years of history, across various dynasties. Here’s a list
of the emperors sorted by the major dynasties, starting with the earliest ones:

1. Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE)

 Qin Shi Huang (221–210 BCE) - The First Emperor of China, known for unifying China
and starting the construction of the Great Wall.

2. Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)

 Emperor Gaozu (Liu Bang) (202–195 BCE)


 Emperor Hui (Liu Ying) (195–188 BCE)
 Emperor Wen (Liu Heng) (179–157 BCE)
 Emperor Wu (Liu Che) (141–87 BCE) - Known for expanding the empire and the Silk
Road.
 Emperor Xuan (Liu Xun) (73–49 BCE)
 Emperor Yuan (Liu Shi) (48–33 BCE)
 Emperor Cheng (Liu Ao) (32–7 BCE)
 Emperor Ai (Liu Xin) (7 BCE–1 CE)
 Emperor Ping (Liu Ying) (1–6 CE)

3. Three Kingdoms Period (220–280 CE)

 Wei:
o Cao Pi (220–226 CE)
o Cao Rui (226–239 CE)
 Shu:
o Liu Shan (214–223 CE)
 Wu:
o Sun Quan (222–252 CE)

4. Jin Dynasty (266–420 CE)

 Emperor Wu (Sima Yan) (266–290 CE)


 Emperor Hui (Sima Zhong) (290–307 CE)
 Emperor Jin (Sima Chi) (307–323 CE)

5. Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589 CE)

The Northern and Southern Dynasties were split regions. Some notable emperors include:

 Song Dynasty (Southern):


o Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin) (960–976 CE)
o Emperor Taizong (Zhao Guangyi) (976–997 CE)

6. Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)

 Emperor Gaozu (Li Yuan) (618–626 CE)


 Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) (626–649 CE) - Known for his military prowess and
expansion of China.
 Emperor Xuanzong (Li Longji) (712–756 CE) - His reign is considered the peak of the
Tang Dynasty.
 Emperor Dezong (Li Kuo) (779–805 CE)

7. Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE)

 Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin) (960–976 CE)


 Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) (1100–1126 CE) - A notable patron of the arts.
 Emperor Gaozong (Zhao Gou) (1127–1162 CE)

8. Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368 CE)

 Kublai Khan (1271–1294 CE) - The most famous Yuan emperor, known for founding
the Yuan dynasty and expanding Mongol rule.

9. Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE)

 Emperor Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang) (1368–1398 CE) - The first emperor of the Ming
Dynasty.
 Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) (1402–1424 CE) - Known for sending out Zheng He’s
maritime expeditions.
 Emperor Xuande (Zhu Zhanji) (1425–1435 CE)

10. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912 CE)

 Emperor Shunzhi (1644–1661 CE)


 Emperor Kangxi (1661–1722 CE) - One of the longest-reigning emperors in Chinese
history.
 Emperor Yongzheng (1722–1735 CE)
 Emperor Qianlong (1735–1796 CE) - Presided over a prosperous and expanding
empire.
 Emperor Xianfeng (1850–1861 CE) - Ruled during the Opium Wars and the Taiping
Rebellion.
 Emperor Puyi (1908–1912 CE) - The last emperor of China, who was dethroned during
the 1911 revolution.

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