SHU


Meaning of SHU in English

(907–65) Ancient name for Sichuan and the name of two of the 10 kingdoms included in China's Ten Kingdoms period (907– 0441; 980), specifically the Qian (Former) Shu (907–25) and the Hou (Later) Shu (934–65).

The kingdom of Shu was located in present-day Sichuan. Aside from 10 years of instability that occurred between the two Shu regimes, the area experienced peace and prosperity. Poetry flourished, as did Buddhism and Taoism. See also Five Dynasties , Three Kingdoms .

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