Answer:
The main contenders for power at the Han court and the means they use reflect differences in their positions are explained below in details.
Explanation:
Two important contenders appeared in this leadership contest. The primary one was Xiang Yu (232 BC - 201 BC), who was a retired general of the republic of Chu before the occupation by the Qin. The secondary one was Liu Bang (258 BC - 196 BC), who was basically a low outranking administrator following the Qin as a warden.
