What was the Han dynasty's preferred policy concerning governance of vassal states?
A) The Han set up members of the imperial family as local political leaders in vassal states.
B) The Han governed vassal states through large military outposts in their midst.
C) The Han held children of the local elites as hostages to be raised in the imperial household.
D) The Han did not intervene in their vassals' domestic policy unless they rebelled.

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The Han dynasty's preferred policy concerning governance of vassal states was to not intervene in their vassals' domestic policy unless they rebelled. The Han allowed vassal states to maintain their own governments as long as they remained loyal and paid tribute to the Han. This policy allowed the Han to maintain control over a large area while minimizing the need for military intervention.

What Was the Han Dynasty's Preferred Policy Concerning Governance of Vassal