These kingdoms gradually lost all vestiges of their independence , particularly following the Rebellion of the Seven States .
The Han Empire was divided into areas directly controlled by the central government , known as commanderies , and a number of semi-autonomous kingdoms .
These kingdoms gradually lost all vestiges of kingdoms ' independence , particularly following the Rebellion of the Seven States .
The Han Empire was divided into areas directly controlled by the central government , known as commanderies , and a number of semi-autonomous kingdoms .