Western Zhou (c.1046–771 BCE)

1. King Zhao’s southern campaign ends in disaster

   Jan 1, 95701 BCELabels: King Zhao, Han River, Southern Campaign

   • King Zhao
   • Zhou Chu War

2. King Li exiled amid the Compatriots Rebellion

   Jan 1, 84201 BCELabels: King Li, Compatriots Rebellion, Regency

   • King Li
   • Gonghe

3. Zhou defeats Shang at the Battle of Muye

   Jan 1, 1046 BCELabels: King Wu, Battle of, Shang Dynasty

   • Britannica
   • Muye

4. Twin capital at Feng and Hao established

   Jan 1, 1046 BCELabels: Fenghao, Xi'an region, Royal Capital

   • Fenghao
   • Western Zhou

5. King Wu dies; Duke of Zhou begins regency

   Jan 1, 1042 BCELabels: King Wu, Duke of, King Cheng

   • King Cheng
   • Duke of Zhou

6. Rebellion of the Three Guards suppressed

   Jan 1, 1039 BCELabels: Three Guards, Shang loyalists, Rebellion

   • Three Guards
   • Duke of Zhou

7. Chengzhou (Luoyi) built as an eastern center

   Jan 1, 1036 BCELabels: Chengzhou, Luoyi, Duke of

   • Luoyang
   • Duke of Zhou

8. Gonghe Regency begins (first firm annual date)

   Jan 1, 841 BCELabels: Gonghe Regency, Chronology, Regency

   • Gonghe
   • 840s BC

9. King Xuan takes the throne and restores authority

   Jan 1, 827 BCELabels: King Xuan, Xianyun, Western Barbarians

   • King Xuan
   • Western Zhou

10. King You deposes Queen Shen and crown prince

    Jan 1, 779 BCELabels: King You, Queen Shen, Crown Prince

    • King You
    • Marquis Shen

11. Quanrong-backed attack sacks Haojing; King You killed

    Jan 1, 771 BCELabels: Quanrong, Haojing, King You

    • Marquis Shen
    • Mount Li

12. Zhou court moves east; Eastern Zhou begins

    Jan 1, 770 BCELabels: Eastern Zhou, Luoyang, Zhou court

    • King You
    • Luoyang