jan 1, 259 BC - Battle of Handan 259-257
Description:
Qin tried to attack Capital of Zhao (not Zhou).Zhao allied with Wei and Chu to defeat Qin allowing Zhao to survive for another 30 years.
King Zhaoxiang of Qin faulted Qin general Bai Qi ("the human butcher") for the loss since he refused to participate, forcing Bai Qi to commit suicide.
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Date:
jan 1, 259 BC
Now
~ 2285 years ago