successive dynasties; reigns within a dynasty
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successive dynasties; past dynasties
formalUsed to refer to all or many historical dynasties, often in formal or historical contexts.
Studying the official systems of successive dynasties is the task of historians.
This book records the rise and fall of past dynasties.
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Rulers of successive dynasties all valued agricultural production.
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reigns within a single dynasty; different emperors' periods of rule
formalRefers to the successive periods of rule by different emperors within the same historical dynasty.
The construction of the Beijing palace complex began in the Ming dynasty, was basically completed in the 18th year of the Yongle reign, and was subsequently expanded in later reigns, not fully finished until the 6th year of the Zhengtong reign.
This policy was adjusted in different reigns of the Qing dynasty.
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Emperors of successive reigns all carried out repairs on this mausoleum.