Dynasties of ChinaShang dynastyShang dynasty lineage
Prince of ShangHe Danjia
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The younger brother of Wai Ren moved his capital to Xiang from Xian. During his reign, "Yin declined again".
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- Reign
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- Order of accession
- Ruler #12 · Shang dynasty lineage
- Life dates
- Unknown birth and death
- Titles
- Mingzheng·Oracle bone inscriptions
He Danjia is the son of Tai Wu and the younger brother of Wai Ren. According to the name of "Bamboo Book Annals". After he ascended the throne, he moved the capital from Wei to Xiang. The old location of Xiang was said to be in the Neihuang area of present-day Henan. "Historical Records" says that "the Yin Dynasty declined again during the time of He Danjia", and the disputes within the royal family have not yet subsided. After He Danjia's death, the throne was not passed to his son, but to his nephew, Zu Yi, son of Zhong Ding.
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During the reign
PoliticsMoved the capital to Xiang
According to "Preface to Shangshu" and "Chronicles of Bamboo Book", He Danjia moved his capital to Xiang from Xian. According to the old theory of Xiang's location, in the Neihuang area of present-day Henan, some scholars believe that Huanbei Mall in Anyang is the Xiang where He Danjia lived.
PoliticsYin Fuxian
During the reign of He Danjia, "Historical Records" stated that "Yin returned to decline", the royal family's struggle for throne continued, and King Shang's control over the princes continued to weaken. After his death, he was succeeded by his nephew Zu Yi.