Jin Dynasty (266–420 CE)

1. Sima Yan proclaims the Jin dynasty

   Feb 1, 266Labels: Sima Yan, Western Jin, Luoyang

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2. Jin conquers Eastern Wu and reunifies China

   May 1, 280Labels: Eastern Wu, Western Jin, Three Kingdoms

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3. Emperor Wu dies; Emperor Hui succeeds

   May 16, 290Labels: Emperor Wu, Emperor Hui, court factions

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4. War of the Eight Princes begins

   Jan 1, 291Labels: War of, Sima princes, court factions

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5. War of the Eight Princes ends

   Jan 1, 306Labels: War of, Western Jin, coalitions

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6. Disaster of Yongjia: Luoyang sacked

   Jul 13, 311Labels: Disaster of, Luoyang, Han-Zhao

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7. Han-Zhao captures Chang’an

   Jan 1, 316Labels: Han-Zhao, Chang'an, Western Jin

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8. Sima Rui assumes title King of Jin

   Jan 1, 317Labels: Sima Rui, Jiankang, King of

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9. Sima Rui proclaims himself Emperor Yuan

   Apr 23, 318Labels: Emperor Yuan, Sima Rui, Eastern Jin

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10. Sima Bao claims title Prince of Jin

    Jan 1, 319Labels: Sima Bao, Prince of, western claim

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11. Huan Wen launches Northern Expeditions

    Jan 1, 354Labels: Huan Wen, Northern Expeditions, Eastern Jin

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12. Battle of Fei River halts Former Qin

    Nov 30, 383Labels: Battle of, Former Qin, Eastern Jin

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13. Liu Yu becomes dominant Jin powerbroker

    Jan 1, 418Labels: Liu Yu, Eastern Jin, powerbroker

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14. Emperor Gong yields throne; Jin ends

    Jul 7, 420Labels: Emperor Gong, Liu Yu, Liu Song

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