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Zhou Dynasty - The Battle of the Warring states

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  • 770 BCE

    The capital is moved from Haojing in Xi'an to Luoyang

    This happened after Ji Yijiu became the new king. "The change of capital marked the end of the rule of the Ji clan over the whole region." chinahighlights.com
  • Period: 770 BCE to 476 BCE

    Spring and Autumn period

    "This is the period most noted for advances in philosophy, poetry, and the arts and saw the rise of Confucian, Taoist, and Mohist thought." ancient.eu
  • The end of the Spring and Autumn period
    476 BCE

    The end of the Spring and Autumn period

  • 475 BCE

    The beginning of the Warring States Period

    "During the Warring States Period, nobles stopped supporting the Zhou Dynasty"; thus, "Zhou's vassal states declared themselves independent from Zhou, becoming kingdoms or warring states." chinahighlights.com
  • Period: 475 BCE to 221 BCE

    Warring States Period

    7 states were at war with each other: Qin, Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi.
  • The state of Jin splits into the states of Zhao, Wei, and Han
    453 BCE

    The state of Jin splits into the states of Zhao, Wei, and Han

  • The states of Zhao, Wei, and Han are recognized as official states
    403 BCE

    The states of Zhao, Wei, and Han are recognized as official states

  • Qi becomes independent
    343 BCE

    Qi becomes independent

    After becoming the new ruler of Qi, King Wei "launched several successful campaigns against other states. By the end of King Wei's reign (379-343 BC), Qi was one of the strongest states, and independent from the Zhou Dynasty." chinahighlights.com
  • Shang Yang dies
    338 BCE

    Shang Yang dies

    Shang Yang, who had priorly "re-cast the Qin understanding of warfare to focus on victory at any cost", died in 338 BCE. ancient.eu
  • Chu conquers Yue
    334 BCE

    Chu conquers Yue

    This event marks the peak of Chu's power.
  • Qin proclaims to be independent
    325 BCE

    Qin proclaims to be independent

    "Duke Hui of Qin proclaimed himself 'King Hui of Qin'" chinahighlights.com
  • Yan proclaims to be independent
    323 BCE

    Yan proclaims to be independent

    The Duke of Yan proclaims himself king, similar to how the Duke of Qin proclaimed himself king.
  • 278 BCE

    Qin conquers Chu

    "The capital of the Chu state fell to Qin armies. With its most formidable opponent now vanquished, the Qin easily continued its domination." theculturetrip.com
  • Mo Ti attempts to provide each state with the knowledge of fortifications and siege ladders
    262 BCE

    Mo Ti attempts to provide each state with the knowledge of fortifications and siege ladders

    Mo Ti "made it his mission to provide each state with equal knowledge of fortifications and siege ladders in hopes of neutralizing any one state’s advantage and so ending the war. His efforts were unsuccessful however and, between 262 and 260 BCE, the state of Qin gained supremacy over Zhao, finally defeating them at The Battle of Changping." ancient.eu
  • 246 BCE

    King Zheng begins to "rule" Qin

    King Zheng first started to "rule" Qin at age 13
  • King Zheng starts his conquest of the warring states
    230 BCE

    King Zheng starts his conquest of the warring states

    "He adopted his chancellor Li Si's idea that the whole conquest should be carried out in order of difficulty." chinahighlights.com
  • Ying Zheng emerges victorious
    221 BCE

    Ying Zheng emerges victorious

    "Utilizing Shang's directives, and with an army of considerable size using iron weapons and driving chariots, Ying Zheng emerged from the Warring States conflict supreme in 221 BCE, subduing and unifying the other six states under his rule and proclaiming himself Shi Huangdi - 'First Emperor' - of China." ancient.eu