Dynasties of ChinaWarring States periodEastern Zhou royal family
King AiJi Quji
Reign 441 BCE
The eldest son of King Zhending was attacked and killed by his younger brother Ji Shu only three months after taking the throne, marking the beginning of the succession of three kings in a year.
IBiography
- Reign
- Less than a year
- Order of accession
- Ruler #3 · Eastern Zhou royal family
- Life dates
- ?–441 BCE
- Titles
- Posthumous title: King Ai
Ji Quji is the eldest son of King Zhending. After the death of King Zhending in 441 BC, he inherited the throne. Only three months later, he was attacked and killed by his younger brother and uncle, who established himself as king, namely King Si. King Ai's reign was very short, and no other deeds have been recorded except for his murder. His experience marked the beginning of three changes in the throne of the King Zhending within a year, and also reflected the collapse of internal order after the decline of the royal family.
IITimeline
During the reign · 441 BCE
PoliticsKilled by his brother
King Zhending died, and his eldest son became ill and came to the throne. According to "Historical Records·Zhou Benji", King Ai was established for three months. His younger brother and uncle attacked and killed King Ai and established himself as King Si.