-344 ⟶ Qi and Wei Declare Kingship, Challenging Zhou Authority

The rulers of Qi and Wei mutually recognized each other as "...

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👑 Zhou Dynasty King's Decreased Authority Signals Start of Spring and Autumn Period

Spring and Autumn period of China's history begins as King Ping of Zhou of the Zhou dynasty reigns in name only.⟶

Zhou DynastySpring and Autumn PeriodPolitical FragmentationWarring States PeriodFeudalismKing Ping of ZhouDynastic DeclineEastern Zhou Dynasty

China

👑 King Jing Ascends the Throne of the Zhou Dynasty

King Jing of Zhou becomes king of the Zhou dynasty of China.⟶

Zhou DynastyMonarchyRulerWarring States Period

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

👑 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

👑 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

👑 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

China