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221 BCE - 206 BCE: The Qin Dynasty under Shi Huangti, First Emperor, rules in China.
210 BCE: Death of Emperor Shi Huangti. His son, Qin Er Shi, ascends to rule.
210 BCE - 206 BCE: China steadily rises in rebellion against collapsing Qin Dynasty.
206 BCE - 202 BCE: The Chu Han Contention divides China. Liu Bang of Han battles Xiang Yu of Chu for supremacy of rule.
203 BCE: Xiang Yu initiates Treaty of Hong Canal, Liu Bang breaks treaty.
202 BCE: The Battle of Gaixia, Han forces defeat the Chu.
202 BCE: Liu Bang founds the Han Dynasty, becoming Emperor Gaozu.
202 BCE - 220 CE: The Han Dynasty rules in China.