Shang dynasty

The Shang dynasty (existed from 1600BC - 1046BC) was the second dynasty in China following the Xia dynasty. Most of what we know about the Shang Dynasty is from reading pictures on oracle bones and bronze objects. A dynasty is a series of rulers which are considered to be part of the same family because they are ruling a country over generations. According to tradition, the last Shang king was overthrown in 1046 BC. The succeeding dynasty was called the Zhouh dynasty.  

Capitals
The Shang moved their capital c. five times.

 Bo (either modern Yanshi or Zhengzhou)
 Ao (near modern Zhengzhou)
 Yan (near modern Qufu)
 Xiang (near modern Anyang)
 Yinxu (picture; near modern Anyang)
 Zhaoge (map; near modern Qi County, Hebi)

 Kings 

Order# ofyearsRulers01 29    King Tang of Shang of China02 02   Da Ding of Shang03 32   King Bu Bing of Shang of China04 04   Zhong Ren05 12   Tai Jia06 29   Wo Ding07 25   Tai Geng08 17   Xiao Jia09 12   Yong Ji10 75   Tai Wu11 11   Zhong Ding12 15  Wai Ren13 09    He Dan Jia14 19   Zu Yi15 16  Zu Xin16 20   Wo Jia17 32   Zu Ding18 29   Ding Wang19 07   King Yang Jia20 28   Pan Geng21 29   Xiao Xin of Shang22 21   Xiao Yi of Shang23 59   Wu Ding24 12   Geng of Shang25 20   Zu Jia26 06   Lin Xin27 06   Geng Ding28 35   Wu Yi29 11   Wen Ding30 26   Di Ying31 30   Di Xin

 References 

 Other websites 

Zhengzhou Shang City Site




Category:Chinese dynasties
Category:17th century BC
Category:11th century BC