Guan (state)

Guan (Chinese: 管; pinyin: Guǎn; c. 1046–1040 BC) was an ancient Chinese city-state in present-day Henan. Its capital was Guancheng or Guan City (管城) in present-day Guancheng Hui District of Zhengzhou^[1] and its power was limited to the immediate surrounding area.

State of Guan 管國
ca. 1046 BC–ca. 1039 BC
Status	Vassal state
Capital	Guancheng, Zhengzhou
Government	Monarchy
Ruler
History
• Established	ca. 1046 BC
• Rebellion of the Three Guards	ca. 1039 BC

Guan was established soon after the founding of the Zhou dynasty as an appanage for King Wu's younger brother, who was known as Guan Shu Xian. The three brothers: Guan Shu Xian, Huo Shu Chu, and Cai Shu Du were known as the Three Guards, for their territories' function protecting the Zhou homeland. Following the death of King Wu, however, the Three Guards and Wu Geng rebelled against the regency of the Duke of Zhou. His victory led to the dissolution of Guan.

See also

• Three Guards Rebellion

1. "History of Zhengzhou". Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2012.