The reign of this dynasty was interrupted for fourteen years by Wang Mang, while its fall led to the three kingdoms period.
During this dynasty, the devastation caused to the old capital Chang'an necessitated the later rulers of it to govern from Luoyang. Originally founded by Liu (Lyo) Bang, it took its name from the western kingdom that Liu had ruled before he became emperor. The reign of this dynasty was interrupted for fourteen years by Wang Mang, while its fall led to the three kingdoms period. FTP, name this dynasty that gives its name to ethnic Chinese, lasting from 206 BC to 220 AD.
During this dynasty, the devastation caused to the old capital Chang'an necessitated the later rulers of it to govern from Luoyang.
Han Dynasty