China & TibetAsia

Jin (Zhou state)

c. 1033 – 369 BCE · about 664 years approximate dates

Jin, originally called Tang, was a major state of the Zhou period in the south of modern Shanxi. It grew powerful in the Spring and Autumn period, but its dukes lost power to their nobles. In 403 BC the Zhou court recognised its three successor states, Han, Zhao and Wei.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1033 – 369 BCE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Quwo, Jiang, Xintian
Religion(s)	Ancestor veneration

Note on dates: Wikipedia gives the start as the 11th century BC; Jin was partitioned in 403 BC and its last duke deposed in 369 BC.

Before & after

Preceded by

Zhou dynasty

Followed by

Han (Warring States) Zhao (state) Wei (state)

Sources

Wikipedia – Jin (Chinese state)

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.