Changsha Kingdom was a kingdom within the Han Empire of China, located in present-day Hunan and some surrounding areas.
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11 Facts About Changsha Kingdom
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Changsha Kingdom enjoyed high prestige among the local people and was known as "Lord of the Po" .
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Kings of Changsha Kingdom were staunch supporters of the Han, and their loyalty and competence was praised by successive emperors.
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Changsha Kingdom was held by the Liu family until early 1st century AD, when the Han dynasty was interrupted by usurper Wang Mang.
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Changsha Kingdom was sparsely populated compared to other parts of the Han Empire.
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Under the Wu family, the Changsha Kingdom was administered at two levels, the commandery and the county.
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Under the cadet branch of the Liu family, the Changsha Kingdom eliminated the needless commandery level as its territory had been much reduced.
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Rice, the staple food in Changsha Kingdom, was cultivated with a diverse range of varieties, while wheat, barley, common and foxtail millet, beans and hemp were grown, as evidenced by seeds unearthed from tombs.
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Iron was widely applied for agricultural and military use, and ironwares found in Changsha Kingdom tombs include spades, pickaxes, daggers, spears, swords, axes, and coins.
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Changsha Kingdom nobility dressed similarly to contemporary nobles in the Han Empire.
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The forms of ancient Chinese clothing usually found in the tombs of Changsha Kingdom aristocrats were silk gauze undergarments and long robes with elaborately woven patterns.
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