202 BC
Battle of Gaixia
Liu Bang defeats Xiang Yu, paving the way for the Han dynasty.
- Time period
- 202 BC
- Region
- China
- Theme
- Military
- Civilization
- Chu–Han Contention
In 202 BCE, Liu Bang's coalition surrounded Xiang Yu's Chu army at Gaixia. Xiang Yu's defeat and death ended the struggle for power after the fall of Qin. Liu Bang then became emperor and founded the Han dynasty.