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Han dynasty

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Also known as Han Empire, Han, Han China, the Han, Hane

imperial dynasty in China from 202 BC to 220 AD

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The Han dynasty was an imperial dynasty that ruled China for over 400 years, from 202 BC to 220 AD. It matters because it was one of ancient China's most important and influential periods, establishing many governmental and cultural foundations that shaped Chinese civilization for centuries to come.

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Instance of: historical country
Has part: Eastern Han
Named after: Han
Country: Chinese Empire
Continent: Asia
Capital: Xuchang
Population: 56486856
Area: 6000000
Form of government: monarchy
Followed by: Shu Han
Image: Summer Vacation 2007, 263, Watchtower In The Morning Light, Dunhuang, Gansu Province.jpg

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inception: 0206-01-01
Commons category: Han Dynasty
topic's main category: Category:Han dynasty
Commons gallery: 漢朝
topic has template: Template:Han dynasty topics
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 0220-00-00
diplomatic relation: Roman Empire
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
native label: 漢朝
history of topic: history of the Han dynasty
replaces: Qin dynasty

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Chinese name Traditional Chinese漢 Simplified Chinese汉

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