Jiǎng (state)
Zhou period ancient Chinese state 蔣
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Jiang (Chinese: 蔣; pinyin: Jiǎng) was a vassal state that existed during the Zhou dynasty until the middle Spring and Autumn period. In 617 BC it was annexed by the state of Chu.
Jiang 蔣 | |
|---|---|
| 11th century BCE–617 BCE | |
Map showing states of the Zhou Dynasty (Jiǎng is shown on the map as a small state nearby Zhoulai) | |
| Capital | Gushi County, Henan |
| Government | Monarchy |
| History | |
• Established | 11th century BCE |
• Invaded/annexed by Chu | 617 BCE |
| Today part of | China |
The state was established right after Duke of Zhou allocated his fourth son Bo Ling to a piece of land in Gushi County, Henan. Bo Ling later used the state name as his own surname.[1][2][3]
