Han (state)
Han (Chinese: 韓; pinyin: Hán, 403–230 BC) was a state that existed during the Warring States Period of ancient China, located in modern-day Shanxi and Henan.
Its territory directly blocked the passage of the state of Qin into the North China Plain, thus becoming a frequent target of Qin's military operations. Although Han had attempted several self strengthening reforms, notably under the noted legalist Shen Buhai, it would never overcome the Qin. In fact it was the first of the other six Chinese kingdoms to be conquered by Qin.
The Qin invasion of Han's Shangdang Commandery ushered in the bloodiest battle of the whole period, the Battle of Changping in 260 BC.
Read more about Han (state): Rise, Apogee, Decline and Fall, Notable Individuals, List of Han Rulers, Han in Astronomy
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