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Lu (state) - Definition and Overview |
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Lu was an ancient state in China during the Spring and Autumn Period. Founded in the 10th century BC, its dukes used Ji as their family name. The first duke was Ji Boqin, son of Ji Dan, the then Prime Minister of Zhou. The territory of the state was mainly in the southwest of Shandong Province, with its capital in Qufu. The state was in decline during the Spring and Autumn Period. The political power of Lu split intto three parts, belonging to three powerful landlords Jisun, Mengsun and Shusun. The state of Lu was annexed in 256 BC by the state of Chu.
Lu was the home state of Confucius. The Annals of Spring and Autumn was written to record the history of Lu.
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