Xiang Yu

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1. When was Xiang Yu born?Circa 232 BC
2. Where was Xiang Yu born?Ancient China, likely within the territory of the former state of Chu
3. What is the career?Warlord, military commander, and founder of a short-lived kingdom-state
4. What is the death?Circa January 202 BC, committed suicide after the Battle of Gaixia
5. Who was Xiang Yu?Xiang Yu was a very strong warrior from the ancient state of Chu. He fought against the Qin dynasty and later became a king.
6. What happened at the Battle of Julu?Xiang Yu ordered his soldiers to destroy their boats and cooking pots so they would fight with no chance of retreat. His army won after nine days of fierce fighting.

Chu-Han Contention: A civil war fought between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang for control of China after the Qin dynasty.
Hegemon-King: A title signifying supreme military authority and dominance over other rulers.
Federacy: A political system where states retain significant autonomy while united under a central authority.