Yuan dynasty

Khubilai Khan hunting, painted by Liu Guandao ca. 1280, Taipei National Museum. Mongol horses were a key factor supporting the 13th-century conquests of the Mongol Empire.

Part of painting "Palace of Han Empire" (汉苑图), by Li Rongjin (李容瑾) of the Yuan Dynasty (1271 — 1368) and now preserved in the Taipei Palace Museum, portrays the view of a magnificent palace of the Han Dynasty (202 BC — 220 AD).

Temur Oljeitu Khan, Emperor Chengzong of the Great Yuan, was the grandson and successor of the storied Kublai Khan, founder of the Yuan Dynasty. Inheriting a well established empire from his grandfather he made no great conquests but further consolidated the dynasty, built up internal improvements and expanded Yuan influence over a number of independent states which accepted tributary status around the Yuan Emperor of China and Great Khan of the Mongols. Temur was born in 1265 the son of…

CHINA, YUAN-MING DYNASTY (1279-1644)

This picture show about the Ming, Yuan and Song dynasty clothing.

Empress Zhangsun tied the knot with Li Shimin at the age of 13. He was 15. She was wise and helped Li Shimin succeed in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, she often amended his shortcomings in the management of state affairs and protected him and their loyal ministers. She contributed greatly to the dynasty’s prosperity and strength. #Zhangsun #riverluo #EmpressZhangsun #xiangliart

China’s turbulent history has seen many dynastic struggles over the centuries. Due to the specific needs of different dynasties, the Chinese soldiers wore different uniforms and armors in different…

This is the map shows the region of China in Qing dynasty. Qing had the largest extension in the Chinese history, but because the land is too big, it is hard for Chinese rulers to control. Moreover, other countries were eager the land of the China. The oversize extension is one of the reason leaded Qing to decline.