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Xin dynasty
The Xin dynasty was the short-lived regime of Wang Mang, who usurped the throne of the Han dynasty in 9 CE and proclaimed a "new" (xin) dynasty. His reforms, including the nationalisation of land, a ban on the sale of slaves and repeated changes of currency, caused disorder, and Yellow River floods and the Red Eyebrows rebellion spread revolt. Wang Mang was killed when rebels took Chang'an in 23, and the Han was restored under Emperor Guangwu in 25.
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