The Met dates the Yuan dynasty to 1271–1368 CE.
Chronological context#
The timeline shows Yuan alongside the ending Southern Song period before Ming begins in 1368. A dynasty’s founding date and the completion of conquest need not be the same event.
A reading exercise#
When comparing dates in different references, ask what each date marks. State the convention rather than silently merging proclamation, conquest and later political transitions.
Using the dates#
The exercise is editorial guidance for evaluating evidence. Retain the named reference and its dating convention when comparing another account; this short introduction is not an exhaustive political history.