Question

What was the period of the Han dynasty?

Answer 1

The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history.

100 AD est. (Eastern Han peak): 6,500,000 km2 (2,500,000 sq mi)

50 BC est. (Western Han peak): 6,000,000 km2 (2,300,000 sq mi)

Capitals: Chang'an, Luoyang, Xuchang