Ancient Chinese States (simplified Chinese: 诸侯; traditional Chinese: 諸侯; pinyin: Zhūhóu) were typified by variously sized city states and territories that existed in China prior to its unification by Qin Shi Huang in 221 BCE. In many cases these were vassal states characterized by tribute paid to the ruling Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Known as Zhuhou (諸侯/诸侯), independent states or fiefdoms would again emerge during later dynasties as a political expedient when required.
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