World History & Geography Encyclopedia
Qin unifies the six states
The birth of an empire
Year221 BCE
RegionChina · Xianyang
Category政治变革
Importance★★★
Overview
In 221 BCE, Qin ended the division of the Warring States. Qin Shi Huang established the imperial title, expanded commandery and county administration, and standardized measures.
Historical impact
A framework for unified imperial government emerged, influencing later Chinese dynasties.