Ying () was a vassal state in eastern China that existed from 1030 to 646 BCE. After the fall of the Western Zhou, it continued into the Spring and Autumn period, briefly becoming a vassal state of Chu in the 650s BCE, but was ultimately annexed by the Chu in 646 BCE. Ying was in modern-day Pingdingshan, Henan province, where many artifacts such as bronze vessels from the state have been unearthed.
History The state of Ying was founded around 1030 BCE by Ying Hou, a younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou.
Partial list of rulers
1. Ying Hou (應侯) younger brother of King Cheng of Zhou 2. Ying Hou Xiangong (應侯見工), son of Ying Hou
(Unknown intermediary king[s])
Ying Ligong (or Xigong, 應釐公)
(Unknown intermediary king[s])
Ying Houcheng (應侯爯)
(Unknown later king[s])
See also Warring States period
References
Further reading Liu, Yuan (Spring 2005). "读《西周封国考疑》" [Commentary on Verifying Western Zhou Vassals]. Chinese Historical Research Trends (in Chinese): 28–29 Ying, Weiqiang 古应国文明史 [Ancient History of the Ying Civilization]. (in Chinese)