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Cai Shu Du

11th century BCE · 11th century BCE · Also known as Shu Du of Cai, Cai Shu

Cai Shu Du was a son of King Wen of Zhou and brother of King Wu, who gave him the fief of Cai in Henan. After King Wu's death he joined the rebellion of the Three Guards against the regency of the Duke of Zhou. The revolt was crushed and he was banished, but his son was later restored to Cai, founding its ruling house.

Cai Shu Du
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State of Cai

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