Zhongli (state)
Zhongli (Chinese: 鍾離, originally written as 童麗) was an ancient Chinese state in the Huai River valley during the Spring and Autumn period. Its core area was located in the modern-day Fengyang County. At its peak, Zhongli was powerful enough to fight off various other states, and served as an important cultural, political, and economic centre. The state was conquered by its expansionist neighbor Chu during the 6th century BC, but its former capital city remained regionally important for several subsequent centuries.
State of Zhongli 童麗 | |||||||||||
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| 8th century BC–6th century BC | |||||||||||
Map of China during the Spring and Autumn period; Zhongli is located in the southeast | |||||||||||
| Status | Vassal state of Chu and Wu (possibly in the 6th century BC) | ||||||||||
| Capital | Zhongli | ||||||||||
| Common languages | Old Chinese (lingua franca), local languages | ||||||||||
| Religion | Chinese folk religion | ||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||
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• fl. 650–600 BC | Bai | ||||||||||
• fl. 600 BC | Kang | ||||||||||
• 6th century BC | Yu | ||||||||||
| Historical era | Spring and Autumn period | ||||||||||
• Established | 8th century BC | ||||||||||
• Conquered by Chu | 6th century BC | ||||||||||
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| Today part of | China | ||||||||||
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