Han (state) - Definition

The Han (simplified Chinese: 韩, traditional Chinese: 韓) was a state during the Warring States Period in China.

Its territory directly blocked the passage of the state of Qin into the North China Plain, thus becoming a frequent traget of Qin's military operations. Although the Han had attempted several self strengthening reforms, notably under the famous Legalist Shen Buhai (simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese: 申不害), it would never overcome the Qin. In fact it was the first of the Six states to be conquered by Qin.

The invasion of Qin into Shangdang Commandery (simplified Chinese: 上党郡, traditional Chinese: 上黨郡) ushered in the bloodiest battle of the whole period, the Battle of Changping in 260 BC.

List of Han rulers

Marquis Jing of Han

Marquis Lie of Han

Marquis Wen of Han

Marquis Ai of Han

Marquis Zhuang of Han

Maruqis Zhao of Han

King Xuanhui of Han

King Xiang of Han

King Xi of Han

King Huanhui of Han

King An of Han

See also

See Han (disambiguation page) for other meaning of the word