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The Yuan Dynasty, established by Kublai Khan in 1271, marked the first non-Han Chinese rule over the region. It was a time of significant cultural and technological progress, including the perfection of blue and white porcelain and advances in mathematics and astronomy. The dynasty's decline was precipitated by natural disasters, the Black Death, and political instability, culminating in the rise of the Ming Dynasty.
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Kublai Khan emerged victorious from the Toluid Civil War and established the Yuan Dynasty in 1271
Reforms and Trade Networks
Kublai Khan implemented reforms and expanded trade networks, connecting China with distant lands
Cultural Exchange and Foreign Relations
Kublai Khan hosted foreign envoys and introduced Chinese customs, but also favored non-Chinese groups in his social hierarchy
The Yuan Dynasty saw both successful and unsuccessful military campaigns, as well as cultural and technological advancements
The Yuan Dynasty saw the perfection of blue and white porcelain, which became highly prized domestically and internationally
Mathematics, Astronomy, and Medicine
The dynasty saw advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine
Introduction of Paper Currency
The Yuan Dynasty introduced paper currency, which facilitated trade but eventually led to economic issues
The decline of the Yuan Dynasty was marked by political instability, natural disasters, and rebellion, but its legacy includes cultural exchange and global connections