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Qi

Zhou dynasty Chinese state (1046–221 BCE)

Placeancient Chinese state historical country realmQ837855

Also known as Kingdom of Qi · State of Qi · Tsi · Ch'i · Chi · Qiguo

Founded: 1045 BCE

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Qi, or Ch'i in Wade–Giles romanization, was a regional state of the Zhou dynasty in ancient China, whose rulers held titles of Hou (侯), then Gong (公), before declaring themselves independent Kings (王). Its capital was Linzi, located in present-day Shandong. Qi was founded shortly after the Zhou conquest of Shang, c. 1046 BCE. Its first monarch was Jiang Ziya, minister of King Wen and a legendary figure in Chinese culture. His family ruled Qi for several centuries before it was replaced by the Tian family in 386 BCE. Qi was the final surviving state to be annexed by Qin during its unification of China.

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