Battle or other event |
Adversaries |
Description |
| Julu, Battle of |
Chu-Han War ? |
207 BCE Qin forces led by Zhang Han fought against Chu rebels led by Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu defeated a large Qin army with a small number of soldiers. The major Qin forces were eliminated here. |
| Chu-Han War |
Chu-Han War |
206-202 BCE The Chu-Han contention (Chinese: 楚漢相爭 or 楚漢春秋, 206–202 BC) was a post-Qin Dynasty interregnum period in China. Liu Bang (劉邦), King of Han, struggled against Xiang Yu (項羽), Overlord of the Western Chu, for control of China. |
| Western Han Dynasty begins |
Han Dynasty Rule |
Western Han (206 B.C.-A.D.220) is established with capital at Chang'an 長安, at modern Xi'an in Shaanxi Province. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Liubang v three Kings of Qin |
206 BCE 1st year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle where Liubang suppresses the three Kings of Qin. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Tian Heng v Tian Jia |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Tian Heng attacks Tian Jia. |
| Youzhou, Conquest of |
Cao Cao v Youzhou |
205 BCE 曹操平 远 幽州之战 Cao Cao conquers Youzhou. ?? |
| Jingxing, Battle of |
Chu-Han War |
The army of Han, commanded by Han Xin, fought and a Zhao army. |
| Chengyang, Battle of |
Qi v Chu |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: King Xin of Han attacks King Guang of Han. |
| Pengcheng, Battle of |
Chu v Han |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Pengcheng (Chu versus Han). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han Xin of Han v Wei |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle where Han Xin of Han breaks Wei. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zang Tu v Liaodong |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Zang Tu strikes Liaodong. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Chen Yu v Zhang Er |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Chen Yu attacks Zhang Er. |
| Chengyang, Battle of |
Qi v Chu |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Chengyang (Qi versus Chu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Feiqiu |
205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Han Army takes Feiqiu. |
| Jingjing, Battle of |
Han Xin of Han v Zhao |
204 BCE 3rd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Jingjing where Han Xin of Han breaks Zhao. |
| Wei River, Battle of |
Chu-Han War |
203 BCE Han v Qi and Western Chu: General Han Xin led the Han force, while the Qi were led by Prince Tian Guang (田廣), and the Chu were led by Long Qie (龍且). Han Xin defeated the combined forces of Qi and Chu by strategem. |
| Chenggao, Battle of |
Chu-Han War |
203 BCE 4th year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Chenggao (Chu versus Han). |
| Weishui, Battle of |
Han Xin of Han with Chu v Allied armies of Qi |
203 BCE 4th year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Weishui (Han Xin of Han with Chu versus the allied armies of Qi). |
| Gaixia, Battle of |
Chu-Han War |
202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Gaixia (Chu versus Han). Considered to be one of the most decisive battles in history |
| Han Dynasty established |
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202 BCE - 220 CE The Han Dynasty was one of the longest in China's history. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Li Ji v Han |
202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: Li Ji opposes Han. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han Dynasty Rule |
202 BCE Liu Pang defeats Ch’u and takes the name Kao Tsu. The Han Empire is born. |
| Zang Tu, Battle of |
?? V ?? |
202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Zang Tu. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v King Linjiang |
202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: Han attacks King Linjiang. |
| Invasion of of China by the Mongols (Hsiung-nu) |
Invasion of the Hsiung-nu |
201 BCE Under Mo Du, the barbarian Mongols pierce the Great Wall with an army of over 300,000 men. |
| Baideng, Siege of |
Invasion of the Hsiung-nu |
201 BCE 6th Year of Emperor Gao of Han: 201 BC 汉高帝六年 |
| Mayi, Battle of |
Invasion of the Hsiung-nu |
200 BCE 7th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Mayi (Han attacks King Xin of Han). |
| P'ing-ch'eng, Battle of |
Invasion of the Hsiung-nu |
200 BCE A military conflict between Han China and the Xiongnu in 200 BC. |
| Baideng, Battle of |
Invasion of the Hsiung-nu |
200 BCE 7th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Baideng (Han versus Xiongnu), Xiongnu attacks Dai. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v reserves of King Xin of Han |
199 BCE 8th year of Han Gaodi: Han attacks the reserves of King Xin of Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Dai |
197 BCE 10th year of Han Gaodi: The battle where Han suppresses Dai. |
| Qixi, Battle of |
Han v Ying Bu |
196 BCE 11th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Qixi where Han strikes Ying Bu. |
| Ji, Battle of |
Han v Lu Wan |
195 BCE 12th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Ji where Han attacks Lu Wan. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Shujian tribe v Han |
192 BCE 2nd year of Han Huidi: Shujian tribe revolts against Han . |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zhao Tuo v Han |
183 BCE 5th year of Han Gaohou: Zhao Tuo attacks Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
182 BCE 6th year of Han Gaohou: Xiongnu harasses Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Didao |
181 BCE 7th year of Han Gaohou: Xiongnu attacks Didao. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zhou Bo v Lu clan |
180 BCE 8th year of Han Gaohou: Zhou Bo destroys the Lu clan. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Northern King of Qi |
177 BCE 3rd Year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han suppresses the Northern King of Qi. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Xionggaonu |
177 BCE 3rd Year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle of Han versus Xionggaonu. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Laoshang Danyu of the Xiongnu |
166 BCE 14th year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han counterstrikes Laoshang Danyu of the Xiongnu. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
162 BCE 2nd year of Houyuan, Han Wendi: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Xiongnu |
158 BCE 6th year of Houyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han fends off the Xiongnu. |
| Rebellion of the Seven States |
Han v Seven States |
154 BCE 3rd year of Qianyuan, Han Jingdi: Han suppresses the rebellion of the seven states. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
148 BCE 2nd year of Zhongyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han ?? |
144 BCE 6th Year of Zhongyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Yanmen and Shangjun. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
142 BCE 6th Year of Houyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Minyue v Dong'ou |
138 BCE 3rd year of Jianyuan, Han Wudi: Minyue attacks Dong'ou. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Minyue v Nanyue |
135 BCE 5th year of Jianyuan: Minyue attacks Nanyue. |
| Ma-yi, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
June, 133 BCE This battle marks the beginning of the long-term war between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu, and also a beginning of offensive policies adopted by the Han court. |
| Mayi, Battle of |
Han You v Xiongnu |
133 BCE 2nd year of Yuanguang, Han Wudi: The Battle of Mayi (Han You strikes at Xiongnu). |
| Longcheng, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
129 BCE 5th year of Yuanguang: The Battle of Longcheng (Han verus Xiongnu). |
| Yuyang, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu ?? |
128 BCE 1st year of Yuanshuo, Han Wudi: The Battle of Yuyang. |
| Yanmen, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
128 BCE 1st year of Yuanshuo, Han Wudi: The Battle of Yanmen (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Henan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu ?? |
127 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Henan where Han strikes Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
126 BCE 3rd year of Yuanshuo: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Han |
125 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Gaoque, Battle of |
Xiongnu v Han |
124 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Gaoque (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Shuofang, Battle of |
Xiongnu v Han |
124 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Shuofang. |
| Dingxiang, Battle of |
Xiongnu v Han |
123 BCE 5th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Dingxiang (Han versus Xiongnu) attacks Han. |
| Gaolanshan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
121 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshou, Han Wudi: The Battle of Gaolanshan (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Qilianshan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
121 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshou, Han Wudi: The Battle of Qilianshan (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Mobei, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
January - June, 119 BC This was a major Han expedition led by Wei Qing and Huo Qubing against the Xiongnu. |
| Mobei, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
119 BCE 4th Year of Yuanshou: The Battle of Mobei (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Fanyu, Battle of |
Han v Nanyue |
112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: The Battle of Fanyu (Han attacks Nanyue). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Xiqiang |
112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: The Battle where Han strikes Xiqiang. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Xiongnu |
112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: Xiongnu attacks Han. |
| Meiling, Battle of |
Han v Dongyue and Wulin |
111 BCE 6th year of Yuanding: The Battle of Meiling (Han attacks Dongyue and Wulin). |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Chao Wangjian |
109 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: Han Wudi: The Battle where Han attacks Chao Wangjian. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Dian |
109 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: Han Wudi: The Battle where Han attacks Dian. |
| Cheshi, Battle of |
Di v Han |
108 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Cheshi, Di attacks Han. [One battle or two?] |
| Loulan, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
December, 108 BC The Han arrested the king of Loulan, and went on to invade Jushi. The battle resulted in the submission of both Wusun and Ta-Yuan. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Loulan |
108 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: Han attacks Loulan. |
| Junjishan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
103 BCE 2nd year of Taichu, Han Wudi: The Battle of Junjishan (Han strikes Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Dawan ?? |
102 BCE 3rd year of Taichu: The Battle where Han strikes at Dawan. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Xiongnu |
102 BCE 3rd year of Taichu: The Battle where Xiongnu disturbs the Han at the border. |
| Tianshan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
99 BCE 2nd year of Tianhan, Han Wudi: The Battle of Tianshan (Han attacks Xiongnu). |
| T'ien Shan, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
99 BCE Sino-Xiongnu War ?? |
| Yuwushui, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
97 BCE 4th year of Tianhan: The Battle of Yuwushui (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Cheshi |
90 BCE 3rd year of Zhenghe,Han Wudi: Han attacks Cheshi. |
| Yanranshan, Battle of |
Han v Xiongnu |
90 BCE 3rd year of Zhenghe,Han Wudi: The Battle of Yanranshan (Han strikes Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Shuofang |
87 BCE 2nd year of Houyuan, Han Wudi: Xiongnu attacks Shuofang. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Barbarian people of Yizhou |
86 BCE 1st year of Shiyuan, Han Zhaodi: The Battle where Han breaks the barbarian people of Yizhou. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han Lu v Hu |
86 BCE 1st year of Shiyuan, Han Zhaodi: Han Lu breaks Hu. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Tian Guangming v Barbarian people of Yizhou |
83 BCE 4th year of Shiyuan: The Battle where Tian Guangming breaks the barbarian people of Yizhou. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Wu Dushi v Han |
80 BCE 1st year of Yuanfeng, Han Zhaodi: Wu Dushi opposes Han. |
| Outuo, Battle of |
Han versus Xiongnu |
79 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Outuo (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Zhangye, Battle of |
Han versus Xiongnu |
78 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Zhangye (Han versus Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han v Wuhuan of Liaodong |
78 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The battle where Han attacks Wuhuan of Liaodong. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Wuhuan v Han |
75 BCE 6th year of Yuanfeng: Wuhuan opposes Han. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Wusun and Wuhuan v Xiongnu |
71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Wusun and Wuhuan counter attacks Xiongnu. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Chang Hui of Han v Guizi |
71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Chang Hui of Han attacks Guizi. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han and Wusun v Xiongnu |
71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Han assist the Wusun in attacking Xiongnu. |
| Jushi, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War
Part of The |
67 BCE This was a battle between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu over the Turpan Basin. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Han and Xizang v Cheshi |
67 BCE 3rd year of Dijie, Han Xuandi: Han allies with Xizang and attacks Cheshi. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Ma Fengshi of Han v Shache |
65 BCE 1st year of Yuankang, Han Xuandi: The battle where Ma Fengshi of Han attacks Shache. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiongnu v Cheshi |
64 BCE 2nd year of Yuankang: Xiongnu attacks Cheshi. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Zhao Chongguo v Xichang |
61 BCE 1st year of Shenjue, Han xuandi: The Battle where Zhao Chongguo suppresses Xichang. |
| Guqie, Battle of |
Xiongnu Huhanxie v Yanquyi |
58 BCE 4th year of Shenjue: The Battle of Guqie where the Xiongnu Huhanxie tribe attacks and absorbs the Yanquyi tribe. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Xiongnu v Xiongnu |
57 BCE 1st Year of Wufeng: The Battle where five Xiongnu tribes batle for supremacy. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Wusun v Han Shi |
53 BCE 1st year of Ganlu, Han Xuandi: Wusun besieges Han Shi. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Xiongnu Zhizhi tribe v ?? |
49 BCE 1st year of Huanglong: The Battle where Xiongnu Zhizhi tribe forms three states. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Long Xiqiang v Han |
42 BCE 2nd year of Yongguang, Han Yuandi: The Battle where Long Xiqiang opposes Han. |
| Kang-Chu, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
36 BCE Part of the Sino-Xiongnu War. |
| Zhizhi, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
October - December, 36 BCE Another battle between the Han Dynasty and the Zhizhi Guduhou Chanyu (sometimes known as Western Xiongnu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zong of Changan v ?? |
36 BCE 3rd year of Jianzhao, Han Yuandi: Zong of Changan revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Wusun v Han Duhu |
29 BCE 4th year of Jianshi, Han Chengdi: Wusun besieges Han Duhu. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Han v Yelang |
27 BCE 2nd year of Heping, Han Chengdi: The Battle where Han attacks Yelang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Tieguantu of Zhou v Han ?? |
22 BCE 3rd year of Yangshuo, Han Chengdi: Tieguantu of Zhou revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zhenggong v |
18 BCE 3rd year of Hongjia, Han Chengdi: Zhenggong revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Fan Bing of the Wei Clan v Han ?? |
14 BCE 3rd year of Yongshi, Han Chengdi: Fan Bing of the Wei Clan revolts. |
| Shanyang, Battle of |
?? V ?? |
14 BCE 3rd year of Yongshi, Han Chengdi: The Battle of Shanyang (Tieguantu). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Ren Heng v Han ?? |
3 CE 3rd year of Yuanshi, Han Pingdi: Ren Heng of Yangsuo revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Liu Chong v Wang Mang |
6 CE 1st year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Liu Chong opposes Wang Mang. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Zhai Yi v Wang Mang |
7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: The battle where Zhai Yi oppose Wang Mang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zhao Peng and Huo Hong v Han ?? |
7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Zhao Peng and Huo Hong revolt. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Xiqiang v Xihai |
7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Xiqiang attacks Xihai. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Wang Mang v Xiongnu |
10 CE 2nd year of Jianguo, Wang Mang: The Battle where Wang Mang attacks Xiongnu. |
| Unnamed Battle |
South-Western Yi v Wang Mang |
12 CE 4th year of Jianguo: The Battle where South-Western Yi revolts against Wang Mang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
People of the Wuyuanqun and Daiqun v Han ?? |
15 CE 2nd year of Tianfeng, Wang Mang: The People of the Wuyuanqun and Daiqun opposes the new and revolts. |
| Yunshe, Battle of |
Lulin v Han ?? |
17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Lulin Uprising (The Battle of Yunshe). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Lu Mu and Hai Qu v Han ?? |
17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Lu Mu and Hai Qu revolt. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Peasants of Nanqun v Han ?? |
17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Peasants of Nanqun revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Gua Tianyi v Han ?? |
17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Gua Tianyi revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Zhang Ba and Yang Mu v Han ?? |
17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Zhang Ba and Yang Mu revolt. |
| Chengchang, Battle of |
Red Brows v Han ?? |
18 CE 5th year of Tianfeng: Diao Zidu revolts, The Red Brows revolt (The Battle of Chengchang). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
?? v Han ?? |
18 CE 5th year of Tianfeng: Diao Zidu revolts. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Yi Zhouyi v Wang Mang |
19 CE 6th year of Tianfeng: Yi Zhouyi raises an army and opposes Wang Mang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Chi Zhaoping v Han ?? |
21 CE 2nd year of Dihuang, Wang Mang: Chi Zhaoping leads uprising. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Qin Feng v Han ?? |
21 CE 2nd year of Dihuang, Wang Mang: Qin Feng revolts. |
| Lanxiang, Battle of |
?? v Han ?? |
22 CE 3rd year of Dihuang: The Battle where the rebel armies ally in a night raid of Lanxiang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Liu Wang v Han ?? |
23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: Liu Wang Uprising. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Liu Xuan v Wang Mang |
23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: The Battle where Liu Xuan destroys Wang Mang. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
?? v Han ?? |
23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: Zong Cheng Uprising |
| Kunyang, Siege of |
Red Eyebrow Rebellion |
June, 24 CE After being sieged for 2 months, 9000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mang's troops, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of Han Dynasty. |
| Kunyang, Battle of |
Red Eyebrow Rebellion |
June, 24 CE After being sieged for 2 months, 9000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mang's troops, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of Han Dynasty. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Liu Xiu v Han Dan |
24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Battle where Liu Xiu attacks Han Dan. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Gongsun Shu v Han ?? |
24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: Gongsun Shu proclaims himself as Emperor in Shu (Sichuan). |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Tian Rong v Han ?? |
24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: Tian Rong uprising. |
| Unnamed Battle(s) |
Yan Cen v Han ?? |
24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Yan Cen uprising. |
| Unnamed Battle |
Liu Xiu v Peasant army of Hebei |
24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Battle where Liu Xiu attacks and absorbs the peasant army of Hebei. |
| Ch'eng-Tu, Battle of |
Han v Xin |
36 CE Red Eyebrow Rebellion (Han and Xin Wars??) ?? |
| Yiwulu, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
February, 73 CE This battle occurred during major expedition against the Xiongnu launched by the Han Dynasty. |
| Ikh Bayan, Battle of |
Sino-Xiongnu War |
June, 89 CE Another major expedition launched against the Xiongnu by the Han Dynasty. |