Bu Jiang of Xia
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Bu Jiang was the 11th ruler of the possibly legendary Xia Dynasty
. He possibly ruled 59 years.
According to Bamboo Annals
, on the 6th year of his regime, he fought with Jiuyuan (九苑).
In the 35th years of his regime, his vassal state of Shang defeated Pi (皮氏).
In the 59th year of his regime he passed his throne to his younger brother Jiong
. 10 years later, Bu Jiang died.
Bu Jiang is widely regarded as one of the wisest kings of Xia.
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles such as Bamboo Annals, Classic of History and Records of the Grand Historian. The Xia Dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him...
. He possibly ruled 59 years.
According to Bamboo Annals
Bamboo Annals
The Bamboo Annals is a chronicle of ancient China. It begins at the earliest legendary times and extends to the Warring States Period , particularly the history of the Wei state...
, on the 6th year of his regime, he fought with Jiuyuan (九苑).
In the 35th years of his regime, his vassal state of Shang defeated Pi (皮氏).
In the 59th year of his regime he passed his throne to his younger brother Jiong
Jiong of Xia
Jiong was the 12th ruler of the semi-legendary Xia Dynasty. According to the Bamboo Annals, he ruled about 18 years, while according to the Records of the Grand Historian, he ruled about 21 years. He was the son of Xie, the younger brother of Bu Jiang and the father of Jin.He got his throne in the...
. 10 years later, Bu Jiang died.
Bu Jiang is widely regarded as one of the wisest kings of Xia.