Historical Events
In 408 BC, Zhongshan was attacked by Marquis Wen of Wei who first had to get permission to cross the territory of the State of Zhao. It was conquered by Wei in 406 but regained its independence in 377 BC. It reached the peak of its power during the reign of King Cuo of Zhongshan (323-309) who had proclaimed himself king in 323 BC. Zhongshan forces, together with the State of Qi, invaded the State of Yan and captured dozens of its cities. Later, King Cuo invaded the State of Zhao and broke it into two parts. In 307 BC Zhao annexed parts of Zhongshan. After King Cuo died, his descendants proved less capable, leading to the overthrow of Zhongshan by Zhao in (probably) 296 BC.
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