Xiang Yu

AncientGeneralChina-232 — -202

秦末起义军领袖，西楚霸王。巨鹿之战以少胜多灭秦主力，后与刘邦争天下失败。

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Quick Facts

Born

232 BCE

Died

202 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)65

Total Score52.3

Xiang Yu — Complete Timeline

207 BC

Battle of JuluWar◆ Major

Xiang Yu led a rebel army against the Qin dynasty at Julu. After ordering his troops to destroy their cooking vessels and boats, they defeated a larger Qin force, breaking the siege and establishing Xiang Yu as the leading rebel commander.

Qin rebellionBattleTurning point

Impact: regional

206 BC

Feast at Hong GatePolitical Action◆ Major

Xiang Yu hosted a banquet for Liu Bang at Hong Gate. During the feast, Xiang Yu's advisor Fan Zeng attempted to have Liu Bang assassinated, but Xiang Yu hesitated. Liu Bang escaped, and the rivalry between the two leaders intensified.

Political intrigueRivalryChu-Han Contention

Impact: regional

202 BC

Battle of GaixiaWar◆ Major

Liu Bang's Han forces surrounded Xiang Yu's army at Gaixia. After a night of psychological warfare with Han soldiers singing Chu songs, Xiang Yu's troops lost morale. Xiang Yu broke out but was cornered, leading to his suicide.

Chu-Han ContentionBattleDefeat

Impact: regionaltragic