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History: February 28 (#2)

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History: February 28 (#2)
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February 28, 202 BCE

Liu Bang is enthroned as the Emperor of China, beginning four centuries of rule by the Han dynasty.

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On February 28, in the year 202 BCE: Liu Bang is enthroned as the Emperor of China, beginning four centuries of rule by the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China established by Liu Bang, and preceded by the short-lived Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and the interregnum known as the Chu–Han Contention (206–202 BC).

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Why February 28, 202 BCE matters: Liu Bang is enthroned as the Emperor of China, beginning four centuries of rule by the Han dynasty. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: February 28, 202 BCE The ancient world built many of the foundations still visible today: writing systems, calendars, engineering methods, and enduring cultural traditions. The event on this day: Liu Bang is enthroned as the Emperor of China, beginning four centuries of rule by the Han dynasty. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_dynasty (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)