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Ju 莒 | |
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| 1046 BC–431 BC | |
Ju is a small state in the east | |
| 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 byChu | 431 BC |
| Today part of | China |
Ju (Chinese:莒;pinyin:Jǔ) was aDongyistate in modernShandong province during theZhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) of ancient China.[2] The rulers of Ju bore the surname ofJi.[3] According to theShuowen Jiezi, "Ju" meanstaro or a wooden tool.[4] It was weakened by wars with the states ofChu andQi. Eventually the state was annexed by Qi, and theCity of Ju became a major stronghold of Qi.[5][6]
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