What is the qin dynasty?

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The Qin dynasty (/ tʃ ɪ n /; Chinese: 秦 朝; pinyin: Qín Cháo; Wade–Giles: Ch'in 2 Ch'ao 2) was the first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. Named for its heartland in Qin state (modern Gansu and Shaanxi), the dynasty was founded by Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of Qin. read more

Qin Dynasty was the first unified, multi-national and power-centralized state in the Chinese history. It lasted from 221 BC to 207 BC. Although surviving only 15 years, the dynasty held an important role in Chinese history and it exerted great influence on the following dynasties. read more