Ying (state)

Ying was a minor kingdom in eastern China that existed from circa 1030 BCE to 646 BCE. Sometime after its establishment it became a vassal state of the Western Zhou, which extended into the Spring and Autumn period. Ying briefly became a vassal state of Chu in the early-600s BCE, but was annexed by the Chu in 646 BCE. Ying was in modern-day Pingdingshan, Henan province, where many artifacts from the state have been unearthed.

History
The state of Ying was founded around 1030 BCE by Ying Hou, a younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou.

Partial list of rulers

 * 1. Ying Hou (應侯) younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou
 * 2. Ying Hou Xiangong (應侯見工), son of Ying Hou

(Unknown intermediary king[s])


 * Ying Ligong (or Xigong, 應釐公)

(Unknown intermediary king[s])


 * Ying Houcheng (應侯爯)

(Unknown later king[s])