Question

global history
the han dynasty

1. how and when was the han dynasty established?

Explanation:

The Han Dynasty was established after the fall of the Qin Dynasty. Peasant rebel leader Liu Bang (later Emperor Gaozu of Han) defeated rival forces, including Xiang Yu, in the Chu-Han Contention. It was formally founded in 202 BCE.

Answer:

The Han Dynasty was established in 202 BCE. After the collapse of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang (who became Emperor Gaozu) emerged victorious from the Chu-Han Contention, a power struggle with rival warlord Xiang Yu, and founded the dynasty, centering its early capital in Chang'an (modern Xi'an).