Ziying

AncientEmperorChina-240 — -206

Last Qin ruler who surrendered to Liu Bang.

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Quick Facts

Born

240 BCE

Died

206 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score41.4

Ziying — Complete Timeline

207 BC

Killed Zhao GaoPolitical Action◆ Major

Ziying, after ascending the throne, plotted with his eunuchs to kill Zhao Gao. He succeeded, ending Zhao Gao's tyranny but failing to save the Qin dynasty from collapse.

AssassinationQinZhao Gao

Impact: nationalconstructive

206 BC

Surrendered to Liu BangPolitical Action

Ziying, the last ruler of Qin, surrendered to Liu Bang's rebel forces at Xianyang. This act ended the Qin dynasty and marked the beginning of the Han dynasty.

SurrenderQinHan

Impact: global