China & TibetAsia

Xin dynasty

9 CE – 23 CE · about 14 years

The Xin dynasty was founded by Wang Mang, a Han court official who took the throne and interrupted the Han dynasty. He attempted sweeping reforms of land, currency and slavery that caused disruption. Floods and the Red Eyebrows rebellion led to his death in 23 CE and the restoration of the Han.

Key facts

Dates	9 CE – 23 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capital	Chang'an
Founder	Wang Mang
Religion(s)	Chinese folk religion, Confucianism
Peak extent	≈ 4.7 million km² (c. 10 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Han dynasty

Followed by

Han dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Xin dynasty
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.