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Founding of Shu Han

Type Event Region China Time 221

In 221 CE, Liu Bei declared himself emperor in Chengdu with the state title Han, known as Shu Han, forming a tripartite balance with Cao Wei and East…

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  1. 220–221Chengdu · SichuanCao Pi accepted the abdication and declared himself emperor in 220, nominally ending the Eastern Han's legitimacy. Liu Bei, holding Yi Province, was urged by his ministers to prepare for enthronement on the grounds of continuing the Han lineage and resisting Cao Wei.
  2. 221Chengdu · SichuanLiu Bei ascended the imperial throne in Chengdu, taking the state title Han and the era name Zhangwu, establishing the Shu Han regime and forming a tripartite balance with Cao Wei and Eastern Wu.

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