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Important Events of Xia, Shang and Zhou

Xia was founded in about 2070 B.C. by Yu, the founder, who built his capital at Yangcheng. It fell in about 1600 BC at the hands of Jie. 1046 BC at the hands of

Shang was founded in about 1600 BC by Tang, who built the capital Yin Pan Geng moved to Yin. It fell in 1046 BC under King Zhou of Shang. Important figure Yi Yin.

The Western Zhou Dynasty was established in 1046 BC, founded by King Wu of Zhou, built the capital Haojing. It fell in 771 BC under King Yu of Zhou. Important figure Jiang Shang.