Warring States period

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Warring States period

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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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Within Vinony's link graph, Warring States period is referenced by 1,866 other articles, and connects out to history of China, Qin Shi Huang and Qin.

It sits within the topics 3rd-century BC conflicts, 4th-century BC conflicts and 5th-century BC conflicts.

Its subject is documented across 73 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

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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Encyclopedic overview

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Republic of China (mainland, 1912–1949)

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3rd-century BC conflicts 4th-century BC conflicts 5th-century BC conflicts 5th-century BC establishments in China Ancient China Axial Age civilizations Civil wars in China Commons link from Wikidata Military history of China by period Warring States period