The Xia dynasty was started by Yu the Great.
Some of the ancient Chinese dynasties include Xia, Shang and the Western Zhou dynasties.
#0 Xia (mythical first) #1 Shang (historical first) #2 Zhou #3 Qin #4 Han
Historians know about the Xia dynasty because of stories. Archaeologists have not yet found evidence of this dynasty, so many believe that it never existed. Chinese people honor these stories, though.
Western Geophysical ended in 2000.
Western Xia was created in 1038.
Emperor Yizong of Western Xia was born in 1047.
Emperor Xianzong of Western Xia died in 1226.
Emperor Xianzong of Western Xia was born in 1181.
Emperor Shenzong of Western Xia was born in 1163.
Emperor Shenzong of Western Xia died in 1226.
Emperor Huanzong of Western Xia was born in 1177.
Emperor Huanzong of Western Xia died in 1206.
Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia was born in 1084.
Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia died in 1139.
Emperor Renzong of Western Xia was born in 1124.
Emperor Renzong of Western Xia died in 1193.