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Nan Geng of Shang
AncientEmperorShang China-1270 — -1260
Moved capital once more, to Yan.
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Quick Facts
Born
1270 BCE
Died
1260 BCE
Country
Shang China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)25
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)59
Legacy (20%)58
Leadership (15%)45
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score54.6
Nan Geng of Shang — Complete Timeline
1270 BC
Moved capital to YanPolitical Action
Nan Geng relocated the Shang capital to Yan, continuing the pattern of frequent capital moves. This move did not resolve underlying instability and was followed by further changes under his successors.
Capital MoveInstability
Impact: national
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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