King Zhaoxiang of Qin

King Zhaoxiang of Qin

King Zhaoxiang of Qin or King Zhao of Qin (秦昭襄王 or 秦昭王) (324 BC – 250 BC) was the son of King Huiwen and younger brother of King Wu. After the death of Wu in 306 BC, Zhao contended for the crown of Qin with his younger brother. With the support of King Wuling of Zhao, Zhao finally ascended the throne. In 260 BC, King Zhao levied the vital Battle of Changping against the State of Zhao.


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