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Battle of Hanyuan

645 BCE · 7th century BCE · Also known as Battle of Han

The Battle of Hanyuan, or Battle of Han, was fought in 645 BCE between the Chinese states of Qin and Jin. Duke Mu of Qin defeated Jin and captured Duke Hui of Jin, who had broken his promises to Qin and refused it grain during a famine. Duke Hui was released after Jin ceded land west of the Yellow River and sent his heir to Qin as a hostage.

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