The Xin dynasty, established by Wang Mang, ruled China for a brief period from 9 AD to 23 AD, making it the shortest dynasty in Chinese history. Wang Mang seized power in a coup, disrupting the Western Han dynasty, but his reign ended with his death during a rebellion. The instability and unpopular reforms during his rule contributed to its rapid downfall.
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