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King Kaolie of Chu

r. 262–238 BCE · 3rd century BCE

King Kaolie of Chu (reigned 262–238 BCE) was a ruler of the State of Chu in the late Warring States period. Guided by his chancellor Lord Chunshen, he annexed the State of Lu, led an alliance against Qin and moved the capital to Shouchun in 241 BCE. After his death Lord Chunshen was murdered by Li Yuan, and Chu fell to Qin in 223 BCE.

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State of Lu

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