-376 ⟶ Division of Jin: End of the Jin State

The states of Han, Wei and Zhao deposed Duke Jing of Jin and...

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⚗️ Division of the State of Jin

The Chinese state of Jin is divided into three smaller nations.⟶

Warring States PeriodZhou DynastyPolitical FragmentationState FormationDynastic PoliticsMilitary Conflict

China

📜 Wu Qi's Reforms in the State of Chu

Wu Qi, the prime minister of the State of Chu, enacts his first series of political, municipal, and martial reforms. Wu Qi gains the ire and distrust of Chu officials and aristocratic elite who are against his crusades to sweep up corruption in the state and limit their power.⟶

Warring States PeriodPolitical ReformMilitary ReformCorruptionAristocracyWu Qi

China

🏙️ Handan Founded by the State of Zhao

The Chinese city of Handan is founded by the State of Zhao.⟶

Warring States PeriodCity-StatePolitical DevelopmentUrbanizationEastern Zhou DynastyFoundation

China

⚔️ Division of Jin: End of the Jin State

The states of Han, Wei and Zhao deposed Duke Jing of Jin and divided the last remaining Jin territory between themselves, which marked the final end of the Jin state.⟶

Warring States PeriodPolitical FragmentationState FormationWeiDynastic Decline

China

👑 Duke Hui of Wei Proclaims Kingship

Duke Hui of Wei is the first to claim the royal title of king (Chinese: 王) for himself, proclaiming themselves fully independent kingdoms.⟶

Warring States PeriodMonarchyPolitical IndependenceWeiRulersDynastiesFragmentationCentralization

China

👑 Qi and Wei Declare Kingship, Challenging Zhou Authority

The rulers of Qi and Wei mutually recognized each other as "kings": King Wei of Qi and King Hui of Wei, in effect declaring their independence from the Zhou court.⟶

Warring States PeriodWeiZhou DynastyMonarchyPolitical FragmentationSovereigntyFeudalism

China