Zhao

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Zhao was an ancient Chinese state during the Warring States period, known for its military strength and role in the political fragmentation preceding the Qin unification.

All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Zhao canonical 30
Zhao (state) 1

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Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Chinese state
ally Han
Yan
capital Handan
capitalMovedTo Handan
country China
culture Zhou Chinese culture
currency Chinese knife money
round coinage
defeatedBy Qin
linked to: state of Qin
endTime 222 BCE
enemy Qi
Qin
linked to: state of Qin

Wei
era Warring States period
formedFrom partition of Jin
founder Zhao Huanzi
Zhao Ji
governmentType monarchy
historicalRegion North China Plain
knownFor adoption of cavalry warfare
military strength
reforms of King Wuling of Zhao
role in political fragmentation before Qin unification
language Classical Chinese
legalSystem Legalist-influenced laws
locatedIn eastern China
northern China
linked to: North China
militaryReform wearing of Hu-style clothing and shooting from horseback
neighbor Han
Qi
Qin
linked to: state of Qin

Wei
Yan
notableBattle Battle of Changping
notableRuler King Daoxiang of Zhao
King Huiwen of Zhao
King Wuling of Zhao
King Xiaocheng of Zhao
partOf Seven Warring States
predecessor Jin
predecessorEntity State of Jin
rulingHouse House of Zhao
startTime 403 BCE
territoryIncludes modern Hebei
parts of modern Inner Mongolia
parts of modern Shanxi

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Referenced by (31)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Xunzi country Zhao
State of Han neighbor Zhao (state)
linked to: Zhao
State of Qin conqueredState Zhao
subject linked to: state of Qin
Wu Ding personalName Zhao
subject linked to: King Wu Ding
Qi borderedBy Zhao
Xunzi associatedWithState Zhao
subject linked to: Qing
Zhao clan country Zhao
Lian Po residence Zhao
Liu Ruyi realm Zhao
King Wuling of Zhao dynasty Zhao
subject linked to: Zhao Yong
Yong dynasty Zhao
Lord Anyang country Zhao