Qi coup d'état of 860 BC

Qi coup d'état of 860 BC

Modern reconstruction of Yingqiu. The city's citizens were a major force during the rebellion against Duke Hu of Qi.
Date860 BC
Location
Qi
Result Rebel victory, Shan becomes duke of Qi
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
  • Shan
  • Grand Master Tsou Ma-hsü

In course of the Qi coup d'état of 860 BC, Duke Hu was overthrown and killed by a rebel faction, led by his half-brother, Duke Xian. As Duke Hu had been appointed and supported by the Zhou dynasty, the coup led to a royal punitive expedition that failed in removing Duke Xian from the throne. Duke Xian went on to rule Qi for seven or eight years.

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