Warring States period

Also known as Warring States (China), Chinese Warring States

period in Chinese history from approximately 475 to 221 BCE

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The Warring States period was a time in Chinese history from around 475 to 221 BCE when multiple independent kingdoms fought for control of territory and power. This era mattered because it shaped Chinese culture, philosophy, and politics—producing influential thinkers and eventually ending when one state unified all of China.

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Instance of: historical period
Has part: Seven Warring States
Named after: Zhan Guo Ce
Followed by: Qin dynasty
Follows: Spring and Autumn period
Location: China
Image: De stridande staterna animering.gif

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Commons category: Warring States Period
topic's main category: Category:Warring States period
end time: 0221-00-00
Commons gallery: 戰國時代
different from: Sengoku period
start time: 0476-00-00
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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