← People
Emperor Gaozu of Han
He was a minor village official who joined a rebellion, survived when everyone else around him failed, and founded a dynasty that lasted four centuries.
-256–-195
Life Journey
From peasant rebel to imperial founder
Follow the story in a more continuous narrative, with a reading mode that matches how much depth you want.
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Humble Beginnings
Liu Bang was born into a peasant family, growing up outside elite circles and gaining familiarity with everyday hardships faced by ordinary people.