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There were 13 dynasties that ruled ancient China. They are as follows: 1. Xia dynasty. Xia dynasty is considered to be the first dynasty in ancient China which lasted for almost 500 years including the rule of 17 emperors. This dynasty was set up by Yu the great under the system of choosing emperors based on their abilities. Such a system was called Abdication system.
By Kallie Szczepanski. The Shang Dynasty is the first Chinese imperial dynasty for which we have actual documentary evidence. Although historians love sources, no two agree on the exact order and duration of the Shang emperorsâ reigns. Thus, there are gaps and discrepancies in the imperial list below. Sources for the Shang era include oracle bones, the Bamboo Annals, and the Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian.