Ying (state)

Ying () was a vassal state in eastern China that existed from 1030 to 646 BCE. After the fall of the Western Zhou, it continued into the Spring and Autumn period, briefly becoming a vassal state of Chu in the 650s BCE, but was ultimately annexed by the Chu in 646 BCE. Ying was in modern-day Pingdingshan, Henan province, where many artifacts such as bronze vessels from the state have been unearthed.

History

The state of Ying was founded around 1030 BCE by Ying Hou, a younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou.

Partial list of rulers

• 1. Ying Hou (應侯) younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou
• 2. Ying Hou Xiangong (應侯見工), son of Ying Hou

(Unknown intermediary king[s])

• Ying Ligong (or Xigong, 應釐公)

(Unknown intermediary king[s])

• Ying Houcheng (應侯爯)

(Unknown later king[s])

See also

• Warring States period

References

Further reading

• Liu, Yuan (Spring 2005). "读《西周封国考疑》" [Commentary on Verifying Western Zhou Vassals]. Chinese Historical Research Trends (in Chinese): 28–29
• Ying, Weiqiang 古应国文明史 [Ancient History of the Ying Civilization]. (in Chinese)