It made the Confucian bureaucracy the state ideology, developed the examination system, and expanded Silk Road trade. With innovations such as paper, steel production, and the calendar, it is considered one of China's "golden ages"; the fact that the Chinese call themselves "Han" today dates from this period.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Founding of the Han Dynasty?
- The Han Dynasty, established in 206 BCE, ruled China for four centuries (206 BCE – 220 CE) following the short-lived Qin.
- When did Founding of the Han Dynasty happen?
- 206 BCE