Western Zhou (state)

rdf:langString Western Zhou (state)

rdf:langString Western Zhou

rdf:langString State of Western Zhou

rdf:langString Western Zhou

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rdf:langString 西周

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rdf:langString Western Zhou (Chinese: 西周) was an ancient Chinese state during the Warring States period. Its capital was Henan (河南), located just west of present-day Luoyang, a prefecture-level city in Henan Province. Duchy of Western Zhou was established by Prince Jie (王子揭) in 440 BC. After the King Kao of Zhou successfully ascended the throne, Prince Jie (aka ), a younger brother of King Kao was given a fief centred on Henan. Since 367 BC, Duchy of Eastern Zhou won independence from Western Zhou. The two tiny duchies attacked on each other. The kings of Zhou had lost almost all political and military power, even their remaining crown land was occupied by the two tiny duchies. Western Zhou was attacked by Qin in 256 BC, just after King Nan of Zhou plotted with the states of Chu and Yan for a failed joint expedition against Qin. surrendered, but was released by king of Qin. In the same year, both Duke Wu and King Nan died. Qin deposed the last duke of Western Zhou and exiled him to Zhonghu (忠狐, located just northwest of present-day Ruzhou), the duchy was annexed by Qin.

rdf:langString State of Western Zhou

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rdf:langString 西周