The Death of Qin Shi Huang (210 BCE)

210 BCE · Çin · political

The first emperor to unify China died while on campaign; his loyal chancellor Li Si and the eunuch Zhao Gao concealed the death and placed the malleable youngest son, Huhai, on the throne instead of the capable heir.

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What was The Death of Qin Shi Huang (210 BCE)?
The first emperor to unify China died while on campaign; his loyal chancellor Li Si and the eunuch Zhao Gao concealed the death and placed the malleable youngest son, Huhai, on the throne instead of the capable heir.
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210 BCE
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