Three Kingdoms

The Three Kingdoms of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu dominated China from 220 to 280 AD following the end of the Han dynasty. This period was preceded by the Eastern Han dynasty and was followed by the Western Jin dynasty.

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Which happened first?

• Three Kingdoms and six dynasties began in the same year
• Three Kingdoms and Cao Wei began in the same year
• Three Kingdoms began 4 years before Sasanian Empire
• Three Kingdoms began 15 years before barracks emperor
• Three Kingdoms began 15 years before Crisis of the Third Century

Timeline

1. Cao Wei220–265
2. six dynasties220–589
3. Three Kingdoms (this page)220–280
4. Sasanian Empire224–651
5. barracks emperor235–284
6. Crisis of the Third Century235–284

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