Battle of Gaixia 202 BC
Liu Bang's allies trap Xiang Yu at Gaixia; surrounded by the songs of Chu, Xiang Yu takes his own life and the Han unify China.
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Key facts
| Date | 202 BC |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 33.30° N, 117.60° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Nanjing (about 178 km) |
| Territory of (map of 300 BC) | Zhou states |
Rulers in 202 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| China | Emperor Gaozu of Han | 202 BC–195 BC |
Other battles and sites nearby
- Battle of Fei River · AD 383
Further reading
Who was alive at the time
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 256 BC – 195 BC | Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu of Han) | Founder of the Han dynasty |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.