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Name: Qin

Type: Polity

Start: 885 BC

End: 206 BC

Nation: china

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Qin

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Was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty.

Establishment

January 885 BC: Change based on available maps for the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period.

Chronology

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1. Qin´s wars of unification

Were a series of military campaigns launched in the late 3rd century BC by the Qin state against the other six major Chinese states, leading to the unification of China under the Qin dynasty.

January 220 BC: The conquests of Qin were complete in 221 BC.

1.1.Conquest of Zhao

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Zhao.

January 235 BC: While Zhao was attacking Yan, Qin used the opportunity to send two separate forces to invade Zhao. The Qin army led by Wang Jian conquered the Zhao territories of Eyu, and Liaoyang, while the other Qin army under the command of Huan Yi and Yang Duanhe captured Ye and Anyang. Zhao lost nine cities and its military prowess was weakened.

January 232 BC: In 233 BC, Huan Yi's army crossed Mount Taihang and conquered the Zhao territories of Chili, both located southeast of present-day Shijiazhuang, Hebei.

January 231 BC: In 232 BC, the Qin forces led by the famous general Wang Jian split into two groups to attack the territories of Fanwu and Langmeng. However, they were ultimately defeated by the local forces, marking a significant setback for the Qin dynasty's expansion efforts.

February 231 BC: In -232 BC, the Qin forces led by General Wang Jian split into two groups to attack the states of Fanwu and Langmeng, which were part of the Zhao territory. However, they were ultimately defeated by the Zhao forces led by Lian Po and Lin Xiangru.

November 228 BC: Zhao Cong was killed in action while Yan Ju escaped after his defeat. Seven months later, Qin forces occupied Handan and captured King Qian, bringing an end to Zhao's existence.

1.2.Conquest of Han

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Han.

January 229 BC: In 230 BC, the Qin army led by Neishi Teng moved south, crossed the Yellow River, and conquered Zheng, the capital of Han.

1.3.Conquest of Dai

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Dai.

January 221 BC: In 222 BC, Dai was conquered by the Qin army led by Wang Jian's son, Wang Ben.

1.4.Conquest of Yan

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Yan.

January 225 BC: Using the assassination attempt as an excuse, Ying Zheng ordered Wang Jian to lead an army to attack Yan, with Meng Wu serving as Wang Jian's deputy. The Qin forces defeated the Yan army.

January 221 BC: In 222 BC, the Qin army led by Wang Ben join Li Xin and invaded Liaodong and destroyed Yan's remaining forces.

1.5.Conquest of Wei

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Wei.

January 224 BC: Wei was conquered by Qin.

1.6.Conquest of Wuyue

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Wuyue.

January 222 BC: The following year, Wang Jian and Meng Wu led the Qin army to attack the Wuyue region (covering present-day Zhejiang and Jiangsu), which was inhabited by the Baiyue, and captured the descendants of the royal family of the ancient Yue state. The conquered Wuyue territories became the Qin Empire's Kuaiji Commandery.

1.7.Conquest of Chu

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Chu.

January 222 BC: In 223 BC, Qin launched another attack on Chu and captured Shouchun, the capital of Chu. Fuchu, the king of Chu, was captured and Chu was annexed by Qin.

1.8.Conquest of Qi

Was a military campaign by the Qin Dynasty that led to the conquest of the state of Qi.

January 220 BC: Qi surrendered to Qin.

2. Qin´s campaign against the Xiongnu

Was a military campaign of the Qin Dynasty against the Xiongnu.

January 214 BC: After a military campaign led by General Meng Tian, the region was conquered in 215 BC and agriculture was established.

January 214 BC: In 215 BC, Qin Shi Huangdi ordered General Meng Tian to set out against the Xiongnu tribes. Meng Tian succeeded in defeating the Xiongnu, driving them from the Ordos and seizing their homeland.

3. Qin´s campaign against the Yue tribes

Was a military campaign of the Qin Dynasty against the Yue.

January 213 BC: Qin campaign against the Yue tribes.

January 213 BC: It would take five successive military excursions before the Qin finally defeated the Yue in 214 BC.

4. Liu Bang´s Insurrection against the Qin dynasty

Was an insurrection in the Qin Empire that lead to its demise.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Hengshan was established in eastern Hubei, Jiangxi.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Jiujiang was established in central and southern Anhui.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Western Chu was established in Jiangsu, northern Anhui, northern Zhejiang, eastern and southern Henan.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, the Han Dynasty was established in Sichuan, Chongqing, and southern Shaanxi.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Yong was established in central Shaanxi and eastern Gansu.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Sai was established in northeastern Shaanxi.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Di was established in northern Shaanxi.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Hann was established in southwestern Henan.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Dai was established in northern Shanxi and northwestern Hebei.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Henan was established in northwestern Henan.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Changshan was established in central Hebei.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Yin was established in northern Henan and southern Hebei.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Western Wei was established in southern Shanxi.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Linjiang was established in western Hubei and northern Hunan.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Yan was established in northern Hebei, Beijing, and Tianjin.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Liaodong was established in southern Liaoning.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, the State of Qi was established in western and central Shandong.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Jibei was established in northern Shandong.

January 205 BC: After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, military leader Xiang Yu divided China into Eighteen Kingdoms. Among these, Jiaodong was established in eastern Shandong.

5. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

January 640 BC: In 641 BC, the State of Qin conquered Rui.

January 640 BC: In 641 BC, Liang was conquered by the State of Qin.

January 626 BC: Change based on available maps for the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period.

January 315 BC: Shu was conquered by Qin.

January 315 BC: Change based on available maps for the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period.

January 271 BC: Yiqu is annexed by Qin.

January 248 BC: Eastern Zhou was annexed by Qin in 249 BC.

January 208 BC: Territorial change based on available maps.

January 208 BC: Wey is annexed by Qin.

Disestablishment