<P> The Xia dynasty is the legendary , possibly mythical first dynasty in traditional Chinese history . It is described in ancient historical chronicles such as the Bamboo Annals , the Classic of History and the Records of the Grand Historian . According to tradition , the Xia dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun , the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him . The Xia was later succeeded by the Shang dynasty . </P>
<P> The Xia dynasty is the legendary , possibly mythical first dynasty in traditional Chinese history . It is described in ancient historical chronicles such as the Bamboo Annals , the Classic of History and the Records of the Grand Historian . According to tradition , the Xia dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun , the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him . The Xia was later succeeded by the Shang dynasty . </P>
who was the first emperor of the xia dynasty
who was the first emperor of the xia dynasty
Yu the Great
Yu the Great