Han dynasty Begins

By:Caroline O'Sullivan

 

     Liu Bang , a bandit and rebel leader, overthrows Xiang-Yu's army on what is known as the Chu-Han war. This started after the death of the emperor and having no one to take his place. Both Xiang-Yu and Liu bang wanted to be leader.War broke out and lasted from 206 B.C -202 B.C in the country of China . Fights, revolts, and attempts to restore order all happened during this war.  Many different battles like the Battle of the Wei in 203 B.C occured in the Chu- Han War as well. Finally, the war ended when Xiang-Yu commited suicide. Xiang-Yu's brother attempted to continue the fight, but soon surrendered, leaving Liu Bang to begin the Han dynasty which would last for 400 years.