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Liu Bang

c. 256–195 BCE · 3rd century BCE

Liu Bang was the founder of the Han Dynasty, ruling as Emperor Gaozu from 202 BCE. A commoner who rose in the revolts against the Qin, he defeated his rival Xiang Yu to unify China. His defeat by the Xiongnu at Baideng in 200 BCE led to the heqin policy of marriage alliances and gifts to the Xiongnu Empire.

Liu Bang
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Han DynastyFoundationState of ChuImpact, DeclineState of QinDecline

Mentioned in 19 state histories

State of ChuQin dynastyZhangchuWestern ChuKingdom of Di (206 BC)Western Wei (206 BC)Kingdom of Dai (206 BC)Qi (206 BC)Yan (206 BC)Kingdom of LinjiangKingdom of Han (206 BC)Kingdom of Changshanand 7 more

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