Zhou (administrative division)
Zhou were historical administrative and political divisions of China. Formally established during the Han dynasty, zhou existed continuously for over 2000 years until the 1912 establishment of the Republic of China. Zhou were also once used in Korea, Vietnam and Japan .
Han dynasty zhou in 189 CE.
Administration of territory in dynastic China
The administration of territory in dynastic China is the history of practices involved in governing the land from the Qin dynasty to the Qing dynasty (1644–1912).
Funerary figurines of Tang dynasty officials
Song dynasty officials
Han provinces, c. 190
Regional Military Commissions (Du Zhihui Shisi) of Ming dynasty