jan 1, 1046 BC - Mandate of Heaven – (c. 1046 BCE)
Description:
The Zhou Dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven, a political and spiritual concept that justified the rule of kings. It held that rulers were divinely chosen but could lose legitimacy through poor governance. This idea shaped Chinese political thought for over two millennia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1046 BC
Now
~ 3074 years ago