Who is known as the First Emperor? Why?

Who is known as the First Emperor? Why?

China, in the very early days, was made up of many warring feudal states. By about 221 BC, this period ended with the rise of Chin Dynasty. During this time, the powerful Shi Huang Di, known as the First Emperor, succeeded in uniting China for the first time in history. Although, he is remembered as a despot, Shi Huang Di brought about several reforms that changed the face of China. He introduced a centralized government, conducted a census and standardized the weights and measures and coinage of the country. He is also credited with having begun work on the Great Wall of China. Shi Huang Di’s rule ended with the advent of the Han Dynasty