This dynasty began when its founder defeated Xiang
This dynasty began when its founder defeated Xiang Yu, ending the Eighteen Kingdoms period. One of this dynasty's most notable emperors raised taxes to fund military campaigns in Vietnam, Korea, and the Fergana Valley. However, this dynasty declined under succeeding emperors Chengdi and Pingdi, leading to brief usurpation by the Xin Dynasty led by Wang Mang. Led by Wudi and known for instituting Confucianism, For 10 points, name this Chinese dynasty founded by Gaozu and succeeded by the Sui and which lends its name to the largest Chinese ethnicity.
This dynasty began when its founder defeated Xiang Yu, ending the Eighteen Kingdoms period.
{Han} Dynasty