King Wuling of Zhao (Traditional Chinese: 趙武靈王, Simplified Chinese: 赵武灵王) (died 295 BCE, reigned 325 BCE – 299 BCE) reigned in the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period of Chinese history. His reign was famous for one important event: the reforms consisting of "Wearing Barbarian Uniform and the Use of Cavalry in Battle" (Simplified Chinese: 胡服骑射, Traditional Chinese: 胡服騎射).
Probably the son of Zhao Suhou (Marquess Su of Zhao, Simplified Chinese: 赵肃侯), King Wuling of Zhao ascended to the throne at 325 BCE, about halfway into the Warring States Period. His reign coincided with the appearance of several other notable figures in the Warring States.
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