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Huang (state)
The State of Huang was an ancient country that was first created during the Xia dynasty (2070–1600 BC) and was restored again a second time in 891 BC during the time of the Zhou dynasty until the middle Spring and Autumn period, when it was annexed by the state of Chu in 648 BC. There were at least several dozen known monarchs in total of the state of Huang during the 1,400 years that this country existed.[1] Western HuangDuring the Xia Dynasty, in the 21st century BC, Emperor Shun granted lands around modern Can'hu, Shanxi to Huang Hui Lian (黄惠连). Huang Hui Lian's descendants ruled the area until the Spring and Autumn period, when it was annexed by the state of Jin. The state of Huang was later restored during the year 891 BC. State of HuangIn 891 BC, King Xiao of Zhou granted viscount and gave lands to Huang Xi (黄熙), a royal descendent of Hui Lian in what now Yicheng, Hubei. With these lands, Huang Xi eventually founded the new state of Huang. In 845 BC, Huang Meng (黄孟) relocated the national capital to Huangchuan (潢川), Henan where ruins of the ancient city now remain. In 648 BC, Huang was invaded by the state of Chu, forcing its people to take refuge in the neighboring state of Qi as well as escaping to the northern parts beyond the Yangzi river. Monarchs of Huang
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