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Shu Han Regime

Type Object Region China Time 221–263

Shu Han was the state founded by Liu Bei at Chengdu in 221 CE during the Three Kingdoms period, bearing the dynastic name Han, which fell in 263 when…

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  1. 221–222Chengdu · SichuanLiu Bei proclaimed himself emperor at Chengdu, establishing Shu Han; to avenge Guan Yu he campaigned east against Sun Quan, was decisively defeated at Yiling, and died at Baidicheng, shaking Shu Han's foundations.
  2. 223–234Chengdu–Hanzhong · SichuanZhuge Liang served as regent under the imperial edict, governing internally and allying with Eastern Wu, pacifying Meng Huo in the south, and launching five northern expeditions against Cao Wei to seize the Central Plains; after his death at Wuzhangyuan, Jiang Wan and Fei Yi succeeded him in governing.
  3. 234–263Chengdu · SichuanAfter Zhuge Liang's death Shu Han's talent dried up and the eunuch Huang Hao seized power; Wei general Deng Ai crossed Yinping and threatened Chengdu, Liu Shan surrendered without a battle, Shu Han fell, and the tripartite balance of the Three Kingdoms ended.

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