Battle that established the Han dynasty
The Battle of Gaixia was a last stand fought in December 203 BC during the Chu–Han Contention between the forces of Liu Bang (later Emperor Gaozu of Han) and Xiang Yu. The battle concluded with victory for Liu Bang, who proclaimed himself Emperor and founded the Han dynasty. This is the last major battle of the Chu-Han Contention, ending with the suicide of Xiang Yu and the undisputed rule of Liu Bang.
- ^ Qian, Sima. Records of the Grand Historian, Sections: Emperor Gaozu of Han, Xiang Yu.