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State of Ju 莒國/莒国 | |
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1046 BC–431 BC | |
Capital | Ju County |
Religion | Chinese folk religion |
Government | Monarchy |
• 1046BC–? | Ziyuqi [1] |
Historical era |
Western Zhou period Spring and Autumn period Warring States period |
• Established | 1046 BC |
• Conquered by
Chu | 431 BC |
Today part of | China |
Ju ( Chinese: 莒; pinyin: Jǔ) was a Dongyi state in modern Shandong province during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) of ancient China. [2] The rulers of Ju had the surname of Ji 己. [3] According to the Shuowen Jiezi, "Ju" means taro or a wooden tool. [4] It was weakened by wars with the states of Chu and Qi. Eventually the state was annexed by Qi, and the City of Ju became a major stronghold of Qi. [5] [6]