Ying

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