Shu Han

Shu Han was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 221 to 263 CE, about 42 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

The Three Kingdoms state of Liu Bei and his chancellor Zhuge Liang in Sichuan, which claimed to continue the Han. Cao Wei conquered it in 263.

See Shu Han on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 221 to 263 CE
Duration: 42 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Chengdu

Came from

Eastern Han 25 to 220 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Eastern Wu 229 to 280 CE
Cao Wei 220 to 266 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Lelang Commandery 108 BCE to 313 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Parthian Empire 247 BCE to 224 CE, Middle East
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Shu Han exist?

221 to 263 CE, about 42 years.

Where was Shu Han?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Chengdu.

What language did Shu Han speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Shu Han?

Eastern Han.