Han Dynasty Rises: Liu Bang Crowned Emperor of China
Liu Bang crowned himself Emperor Gaozu at Luoyang, establishing a dynasty that would govern China for four centuries and define its cultural identity. This consolidation ended decades of chaotic warfare following the Qin collapse, creating a stable political framework that unified the empire under Confucian ideals and centralized administration.
February 28, 202 BC
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