Liang (state)

Liang (Chinese: 梁; pinyin: Liáng) was one of the states during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, bordering the State of Qin and was conquered by Duke Mu of Qin in 641 BCE. The rulers of Liang had the surname Ying (嬴). The capital of Liang was located south of modern City of Hancheng in Shaanxi. In 703 BC, the rulers of the five states of Western Guo, Rui, (荀國) and (賈國), including the State of Liang, suppressed Duke Wu of Quwo using armed force. In 642 BC, the ruler of Liang wanted to build a new capital but it was seized by the State of Qin after it was completed.

Liang (state)

Liang (Chinese: 梁; pinyin: Liáng) was one of the states during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, bordering the State of Qin and was conquered by Duke Mu of Qin in 641 BCE. The rulers of Liang had the surname Ying (嬴). The capital of Liang was located south of modern City of Hancheng in Shaanxi. In 703 BC, the rulers of the five states of Western Guo, Rui, (荀國) and (賈國), including the State of Liang, suppressed Duke Wu of Quwo using armed force. In 642 BC, the ruler of Liang wanted to build a new capital but it was seized by the State of Qin after it was completed.