The Battle of Gaixia (202 BCE, also known as Kai-Hsia) was the decisive engagement of the Chu-Han Contention (206-202 BCE) at which Liu Bang (l. c. 256-195 BCE), from the State of Han, defeated Xiang Yu (l. 232-202 BCE) of the State of Chu and subsequently founded the Han Dynasty.
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221 BCE - 206 BCEThe Qin Dynasty under Shi Huangti, First Emperor, rules in China.
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210 BCEDeath of Emperor Shi Huangti. His son, Qin Er Shi, ascends to rule.
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210 BCE - 206 BCEChina steadily rises in rebellion against collapsing Qin Dynasty.
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206 BCE - 202 BCEThe Chu Han Contention divides China. Liu Bang of Han battles Xiang Yu of Chu for supremacy of rule.
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203 BCEXiang Yu initiates Treaty of Hong Canal, Liu Bang breaks treaty.
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202 BCEThe Battle of Gaixia, Han forces defeat the Chu.
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202 BCELiu Bang founds the Han Dynasty, becoming Emperor Gaozu.
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202 BCE - 220 CEThe Han Dynasty rules in China.
