Battle of Muye — Zhou defeats Shang

1046 BCE · Muye, Henan, Çin · military

Zhou Wu Wang defeated Di Xin, the last king of the Shang, at the Battle of Muye.

This was the first use of the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" (Tianming) — the king's power depends on virtue. The Shiji (Sima Qian) and the Bamboo Annals are the historical sources.

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What was Battle of Muye — Zhou defeats Shang?
Zhou Wu Wang defeated Di Xin, the last king of the Shang, at the Battle of Muye.
When did Battle of Muye — Zhou defeats Shang happen?
1046 BCE
Where did Battle of Muye — Zhou defeats Shang take place?
Muye, Henan, Çin