Eastern Han

The Eastern Han dynasty was a period in Chinese history that lasted from 25 to 220 CE, following the fall of the Xin dynasty. It is known for its advances in science, technology, culture, and centralized government, with the imperial court based in Luoyang. This era saw the expansion of trade along the Silk Road, the development of Confucian state ideology, and significant achievements in arts and literature. However, it also experienced political corruption, corruption, and internal unrest, which eventually contributed to its decline and the transition into the Three Kingdoms period.