Anciten Chinese Civiilizaiton: THe Rise of the Han
Dynasty
by Barry Wright
Essay: Anciten Chinese Civiilizaiton: THe Rise of the Han Dynasty
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The rise of the Han dynasty commenced with the suicide of the Western Chu Emperor, Xiang Yu. Following the
collapse of the Qin Dynasty, China was under an interregnum, both the Han dynasty and Chu dynasty wanted
complete and utter dominance of China. During this era, 18 kingdoms once known as the Qin Empire provoked
numerous battles solely for the command of China (See Appendix – the 18 kingdoms). Of the more significant
battles was the battle of Julu, where Xiang Yu defeated the Qin Empire, the battle of Julu marked the end of the
Qin Dynasty (Zhou, 2003). Liu Bang accompanied by his advisor Zhang Liang trooped towards the Qin Capital Xian
Yang, although the Liu bang’s forces were heavily weakened they managed to make their way into the Capital in
206 BCE with the Qin ruler (Ziying) surrendering himself to Liu Bang (Wu, 2003). Xiang Yu moved his forces
westward towards the Capital of Xian Yang as well, Liu Bang was heavily outnumbered by the Xiang Yu’s forces
and forced to retreat leaving behind both his wife and father in the capital of Xian Yang (Wu, 2003). Liu Bang and
Xiang Yu were both on the conquest to invade Guanzhong, a promise by King Haui II (Emperor Yi of Chu)
indicated that the first conqueror of Guanzhong could occupy that land (Wu, 2003). Although Liu Bang was the
first to conquer Guanzhong, it was Xiang Yu who split the Qin Empire into 18 kingdoms amongst three former Qin
generals (Wu, 2003). Xiang Yu effectively relocated the Emperor of Chu leading him into exile, the exile of Emperor
Yi of Chu sparked rebellions, which Liu Bang would later use to his advantage (Wu, 2003). Now with Xiang Yu
preoccupied with fighting off members of the rebellion this gave Liu Bang open window to attack the three
regions of the...