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Event war East Asia

Warring States Period

475 BCE – 221 BCE

Seven major Chinese states fought for supremacy over 250 years of escalating warfare, ending when the State of Qin conquered all rivals and unified China under the first imperial dynasty in 221 BC.

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Period of Chinese history, c. 475 – 221 BC

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Conflict · East Asia

Warring States Period

475 BCE – 221 BCE

Seven major Chinese states fought for supremacy over 250 years of escalating warfare, ending when the State of Qin conquered all rivals and unified China under the first imperial dynasty in 221 BC.

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