-403 ⟶ Division of the State of Jin

The Chinese state of Jin is divided into three smaller natio...
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👑 Duke Zhuang Ascends to Power in Zheng

Duke Zhuang of the Chinese state of Zheng comes to power.⟶
Duke Zhuang Ascends to Power in Zheng (-743)
Zhou DynastyWarring States PeriodRuler
ChinaChina

⚗️ Division of the State of Jin

The Chinese state of Jin is divided into three smaller nations.⟶
Division of the State of Jin (-403)
Warring States PeriodZhou DynastyPolitical FragmentationState FormationDynastic PoliticsMilitary Conflict
ChinaChina

🏙️ Handan Founded by the State of Zhao

The Chinese city of Handan is founded by the State of Zhao.⟶
Handan Founded by the State of Zhao (-386)
Warring States PeriodCity-StatePolitical DevelopmentUrbanizationEastern Zhou DynastyFoundation
ChinaChina

⚔️ 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.⟶
Division of Jin: End of the Jin State (-376)
Warring States PeriodPolitical FragmentationState FormationWeiDynastic Decline
ChinaChina

👑 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.⟶
Qi and Wei Declare Kingship, Challenging Zhou Authority (-344)
Warring States PeriodWeiZhou DynastyMonarchyPolitical FragmentationSovereigntyFeudalism
ChinaChina

👑 East Zhou Becomes Independent State, West Zhou Established

Upon the ascension of King Nan, East Zhou becomes an independent state. The king comes to reside in what becomes known as West Zhou.⟶
Zhou DynastyWarring States PeriodFragmentationPolitical TransitionMonarchy
ChinaChina