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This is a timeline of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). The Yuan dynasty was founded by the Mongol warlord Kublai Khan in 1271 and conquered the Song dynasty in 1279. The Yuan dynasty lasted nearly a hundred years before a series of rebellions known as the Red Turban Rebellion resulted in its collapse in 1368 and the rise of the Ming dynasty.
In 1273, the Yuan dynasty created the Imperial Library Directorate, a government-sponsored printing office. [17] The Yuan government established centers for printing throughout China. [17] Local schools and government agencies were funded to support the publishing of books. [20] Private printing businesses also flourished under the Yuan.
The official title of the dynasty, Da Yuan (大元, "Great Yuan"), originates from a Chinese classic text called the Commentaries on the Classic of Changes (I Ching) whose section [35] regarding Qián (乾) reads "大哉乾元" (dà zai Qián Yuán), literally translating to 'Great is Qián, the Primal', with "Qián" being the symbol of the ...
The Yuan dynasty retreats to Karakorum [1] 1380: Ming dynasty sacks Karakorum [1] 1381: December: Ming conquest of Yunnan: Ming forces take Qujing [2] 1382: April: Ming conquest of Yunnan: Ming forces conquer Yunnan [3] 1387: October: Ming campaign against the Uriankhai: Naghachu surrenders to Ming forces [4] 1388: May
However, the oldest confirmed written mention of dominoes in China comes from the Former Events in Wulin (i.e. the capital Hangzhou) written by the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) author Zhou Mi (1232–1298), who listed "pupai" (gambling plaques or dominoes) as well as dice as items sold by peddlers during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of Song (r ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 February 2025. Mongol-led dynasty of China (1271–1368) Great Yuan 大元 Dà Yuán (Chinese) ᠳᠠᠢ ᠦᠨ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ Dai Ön ulus (Mongolian) 1271–1368 Yuan dynasty (c. 1290) Status Khagan -ruled division of the Mongol Empire Conquest dynasty of Imperial China Capital Khanbaliq (now Beijing ...
Printable version; In other projects ... Timeline of the Jin dynasty (266–420) and the Sixteen Kingdoms (304–439) ... Timeline of the Yuan dynasty; Yunnan under ...
Instructions for making astronomical instruments from the time of the Qing dynasty.. Ancient Chinese scientists and engineers made significant scientific innovations, findings and technological advances across various scientific disciplines including the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, military technology, mathematics, geology and astronomy.