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Course of the Wall throughout history. The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn (771–476 BC) [1] and Warring States periods (475–221 BC) were connected by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia.
Qin (/ tʃ ɪ n /, or Ch'in [1]) was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty.It is traditionally dated to 897 BC. [2] The Qin state originated from a reconquest of western lands that had previously been lost to the Xirong.
Qin retakes territory lost to Wei [11] 338 BC: Duke Xiao of Qin dies and is succeeded by King Huiwen of Qin: Shang Yang is killed [11] 336 BC: Qin issues its first currency [8] 334 BC: Chu conquers Yue: 326 BC: Qin starts celebrating the New Year [3] 317 BC: Qin defeats the coalition army of Han, Zhao, and Wei [15] 316 BC: Qin annexes Shu and ...
The Qin dynasty's 14-year existence was the shortest of any major dynasty in Chinese history, with only two emperors. However, the succeeding Han dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD) largely continued the military and administrative practices instituted by the Qin; as a result, the Qin have been credited as the originators of the Chinese imperial system ...
In the far west, Qin, which had been weakened by a succession struggle in 307, yielded to the new coalition and appointed Lord Mengchang its chief minister. The alliance between Qin and Qi was sealed by a Qin princess marrying King Min. [4] This horizontal or east–west alliance might have secured peace except that it excluded the State of Zhao.
It was the key to Qin's success in conquering Yue, which became a vassal of the Qin Empire for over a decade. After these two victories, Ying Zheng created a centralised empire that would become the bedrock of future Chinese dynasties. Although the Qin dynasty lasted only 15 years, its influence on Chinese history lasted for centuries. [6]
Qin Shi Huang died from mercury pills made by his alchemists and court physicians; ironically these pills were meant to make Qin Shi Huang immortal. Qin Shi Huang was buried with the Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. October: Qin Shi Huang's son Qin Er Shi succeeded him as emperor of China. 209 BC
Qin imitated the administrative reforms of the other states, thereby becoming a powerhouse. [9] Its final expansion began during the reign of Ying Zheng, ultimately unifying the other six regional powers, and enabling him to proclaim himself as China's first emperor—known to history as Qin Shi Huang.