The end of the Han dynasty refers to the period of Chinese history from 189 to 220 CE, which roughly coincides with the tumultuous reign of the Han dynasty's last ruler, Emperor Xian. During this period, the country was thrown into turmoil by the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

How did the Han Dynasty fall?

The Han dynasty formally ended in 220 when Cao Cao's son and heir, Cao Pi, pressured Emperor Xian into abdicating in his favour. ... The period from the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 to the partial reunification of China under the Jin dynasty in 265 is known as the Three Kingdoms era in Chinese history.

When did the Han Dynasty start and end?

The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. and was the second imperial dynasty of China.