Dynasties of China Shang dynasty Shang dynasty lineage

Prince of ShangKang Ding

Reign —

Lin Xin's younger brother and stepbrother came to the throne; after him, the Shang dynasty throne was passed down from father to son until the death of the country.

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Reign: —
Order of accession: Ruler #26 · Shang dynasty lineage
Life dates: Unknown birth and death
Titles: "Historical Records" was written by Geng Ding. The inscriptions called Kang Ding and Kang Zu Ding.

Kang Ding was the son of Zu Jia and the younger brother of Lin Xin. He was named "Geng Ding" in "Historical Records" and "Kang Ding" or "Kang Zu Ding" in inscriptions. It is generally believed that "Geng" in "Historical Records" is a mistake for "Kang". He succeeded Lin Xin after his death, but there is no record of his deeds in "Historical Records". After Kang Ding, King Shang was succeeded by his father after his father died, and the tradition of brother's succession ended. The Xia–Shang–Zhou Chronology Project estimates that the four kings from Zu Geng to Kang Ding lived for about 44 years, ending in 1148 BC. After Kang Ding's death, his son Wu Yi ascended the throne.

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During the reign

Kang Ding died
PoliticsFather dies and son succeeds
After Kang Ding's death, the throne was passed to his son Wu Yi. After that, the four generations of Wu Yi, Wen Ding, Di Yi and Di Xin were succeeded by their father after their father died, and the throne succession system of the Shang Dynasty became stable.