WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -by the first Shang leader. Given that the existence of the Xia dynasty is debated, the Shang dynasty is sometimes seen as the first of the China’s dynasties. The Shang rulers maintained control for around 600 years, and during this period of cultural and economic stability, Chinese culture and innovations flourished.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to tradition, the Xia dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great, after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors, gave the throne to him. In traditional historiography, the Xia was later succeeded by the Shang dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The period of the dynasty’s rule has traditionally been dated 1766–1122 bce. However, more recent archaeological work has placed the Shang’s starting date at about 1600 bce and has identified the dynasty’s end as being 1046 bce.

Detailed explanation-4: -The earliest known written records of history in China date from as early as 1250 BC, from the Shang dynasty ( c. 1600–1046 BC) during the reign of king Wu Ding. The oracle bone script appearing in the Shang Dynasty recorded various events of the Shang Dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dynastic rule in China lasted almost four millennia.