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Marquis Zhao of Cai

r. 518–491 BCE · 6th century BCE

Marquis Zhao of Cai was a ruler of the Zhou state of Cai during the Spring and Autumn period. Pressed by Chu, he allied with Wu and moved his capital to Zhoulai, near Shouxian in Anhui, where he was assassinated in 491 BCE. His tomb at Shouxian yielded fine bronzes showing a refined court culture.

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State of Cai

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