There have been several dynasties that have existed in the History of the Governmental structures that we have today. In these dynasties, just like in the present times, their leader needed loyal foot soldiers who could execute their orders promptly when asked to. In the ancient China, one such dynasty existed and the emperor’s soldiers […]
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Chinese warfare was among the largest and the most mechanically advanced wars in the ancient period. With the help of swords, bows, chariots, cavalry and crossbows, Chinese leaders fought to dominate and protect their vast country. The art of war was vital in the Chinese military strategy during the Warring States Period. The art of
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Cai Lun and other notable individuals in the past shaped our modern-day world with timeless innovations. Cai Lun, also known as Tsai Lun, was an inventor who had a diverse background in one of China’s earliest dynasties. From an early age, he showed prowess in dynasty politics until he ventured into innovation and succeeded. His
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The Yellow Emperor, also known as the Yellow Thearch is recorded in Chinese history as a deity. He was a representation of rain and lessons drawn from him is that controlling the heart from within brings order outside. Teaching against over excitement and hurry in making life decisions or attempting to salvage delf from any
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Spring and Autumn Period is known as Chunqiu Shidai or Ch’un-ch’iu Shih-tai in Chinese. It refers to a time of close to three hundred years that occurred during the Zhou dynasty’s rule in the East. The period got its name for the Spring and Autumn Annals, a book of chronicles attributed to Confucius among others.
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Shennong was an ancient Chinese emperor famous for his farming and herbal medicine discovery. He is believed to be the pioneer of most agricultural practices in China. He also contributed significantly to the domestication of animals such as horses and oxen. Who is Shennong? Shennong was a renowned Chinese ruler who is believed to be
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If you know Chinese history, you will likely know of the Qing Dynasty and various rulers that were part of its 268-year history. In particular, two monarchs are the most notable figures of its era and set the course of Qing history and modern China: Emperor Kangxi (whose reign lasted from 1662 to 1722) and
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In ancient times emperor Taizong was the ruler of the Tang dynasty. He was regarded as one of the best rulers of that Era and known for his religious tolerance and reforms in the government and law that brought about prosperity in china during his tenure. The Tang dynasty ruled from 618 to 907AD. The
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Chinese history is full of intrigues, with many people rising to the upper sections of society and dynasties taking control of the country at different times. The Kangxi Emperor is considered among the greatest emperors in the history of China, and we will discuss him in this article. Who is Kangxi Emperor? Emperor Kangxi was
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The Xianbei became popular in China when the Xiongnu Empire located along the northern frontier started to collapse. Despite the fact that they did not constitute an empire, they lay a foundation for several other Xianbei states of north China between the 4th and 6th Centuries. Read on to learn more about them. What is
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