The twelve main dynasties of Chinese history, from the Xia to the Qing
The top 3 according to 61 votes from people: Xia dynasty · Qin dynasty · Jin dynasty. (Updated Jul 25, 2023.)
From the Xia, traditionally founded by Yu the Great, through the long-lasting Zhou and the 14-year Qin, to the Qing, which ended with Puyi's abdication in 1912: China's main dynasties in chronological order, with dates, length and first and last rulers. Dates for the Xia, Shang and Zhou follow the Xia–Shang–Zhou Chronology Project.
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Top 12
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Xia dynasty
2070 BC – 1600 BC, about 470 years. First ruler: Yu the Great; last ruler: Jie.
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Qin dynasty
221 BC – 207 BC, about 14 years. First ruler: Qin Shi Huang; last ruler: Qin Er Shi.
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Jin dynasty
AD 266 – AD 420, about 153 years. First ruler: Emperor Wu (Sima Yan); last ruler: Emperor Gong.
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Song dynasty
960 – 1279, about 319 years. First ruler: Emperor Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin); last ruler: Zhao Bing.
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Shang dynasty
1600 BC – 1046 BC, about 554 years. First ruler: Tang; last ruler: Zhou (Di Xin).
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Han dynasty
202 BC – AD 220, about 406 years. First ruler: Emperor Gaozu (Liu Bang); last ruler: Emperor Xian.
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Yuan dynasty
1271 – 1368, about 97 years. First ruler: Kublai Khan; last ruler: Toghon Temür.
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Zhou dynasty
1046 BC – 256 BC, about 789 years. First ruler: King Wu; last ruler: King Nan.
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Sui dynasty
581 – 619, about 38 years. First ruler: Emperor Wen (Yang Jian); last ruler: Yang Tong.
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Ming dynasty
1368 – 1644, about 276 years. First ruler: Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang); last ruler: Chongzhen Emperor.
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Qing dynasty
1636 (or 1644) – 1912, about 276 years. First ruler: Hong Taiji; last ruler: Puyi.
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Tang dynasty
618 – 907, about 274 years. First ruler: Emperor Gaozu (Li Yuan); last ruler: Emperor Ai.
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