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Three Kingdoms

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period of Chinese history (220–280 AD) dominated by the Wei, Shu-Han, and Wu kingdoms

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"Three Kingdoms" refers to a period in Chinese history from 220 to 280 AD when three major kingdoms—Wei, Shu-Han, and Wu—competed for control of the country. This era matters because it marked the end of a unified empire and became one of the most significant and romanticized periods in Chinese history, inspiring countless legends, novels, and cultural works that continue to influence Chinese literature and popular culture today.

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Has part
Eastern Wu
Followed by
Jin dynasty
Location
China
Image
Saam Gwok 262 CE.png
Has parts of class
historical country
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start time
0220-00-00
end time
0280-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

Vietnamese name VietnameseTam Quốc Hán-Nôm三國 Korean name Hangul삼국 Hanja三國

Japanese name Kyūjitai三國 Shinjitai三国

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