Central Plains dynasty

Central Plains dynasty In the academic sense, there are two categories: in the narrow sense, it refers to the dynasty with the Han people as the core, that is, the dynasty ruled by the Han people ^[2] For example The qin dynasty , han , jin , sui , The tang dynasty , The song dynasty , Ming Etc.; In a broad sense, it refers to the ethnic minority dynasty countries with the Central Plains as the core and the rulers are not limited to the Han people, but inherit the political system and culture of the Central Plains ^[3] For example liao , gold , yuan , qing Let's wait. The former are collectively referred to as Han dynasty The latter can be subdivided according to the different situations of Sinicization Infiltration dynasty and Conquest dynasty . ^[2]

Historically, the definition of the Central Plains dynasty has undergone a transformation from "dynastic state" to "modern state". Since the 19th century, due to the deepening national crisis, Chinese nation the nation-state It eventually replaced the idea of a dynastic state in the Central Plains. ^[1]

From the perspective of traditional culture, the view of the world of the Central Plains dynasty is often centered on the Central Plains, which is mainly divided into four levels: the direct rule area with the traditional Central Plains as the core; pass Imperial palace Such border areas as those dispatched by the central authorities and garrisons and enthroned by local frontier ethnic groups for governance ^[3] , and belong to control relational A surname Governance of the frontier areas. These two layers constitute the main body of the Central Plains state, and after these two layers there are also belonging Chinese tribute system Other extraterritorial states; Outside of this, all are regarded as foreign places. ^[4]

For details see: Chinese historical dynasties

The following table lists only the larger Central Plains dynasties and collectively:

(See Sources ^[5] )