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Founding of Eastern Wu

Type Event Region China Time 229

In 229 CE, Sun Quan declared himself emperor at Jianye with the state title Wu, known historically as Eastern Wu;…

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  1. 222–228Jianye · JiangsuAfter the Battle of Yiling, Sun Quan was enfeoffed as King of Wu by Wei, restored alliance with Shu Han, and accumulated strength amid fluctuating relations with Cao Wei, while his ministers repeatedly urged him to take the imperial title.
  2. 229Jianye · JiangsuSun Quan ascended the imperial throne at Jianye, adopted the state title Wu, and changed the era name to Huanglong, formally establishing the imperial title of Eastern Wu and fully realizing the pattern of three coexisting emperors.

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