What happened in 1046 BC?
Battle of Muye, Shang dynasty dissolved and Western Zhou founded — among 8 events recorded in 1046 BC.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Battle of Muye
Battle in ancient China ending the Shang dynasty and beginning Zhou, tentatively dated to c. 1046 BCE
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People 1
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King Zhou of Shang died
Died in Yinxu. Last king of Chinese Shang dynasty (r. 1075 BBCE-1046 BCE).
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Empires & Countries 6
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Western Zhou founded
Western Zhou was founded, with its capital at Fenghao.
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Cao founded
Cao was founded, with its capital at Dingtao District.
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Teng founded
Teng was founded, with its capital at Tengzhou.
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Ju founded
Ju was founded, with its capital at Ju County.
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Jiang Qi founded
Jiang Qi was founded, with its capital at Zibo.
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Shang dynasty dissolved
Shang dynasty ceased to exist, having been centered at Yinxu.
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