Shou County

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A historical county in Anhui Province, China, known for its ancient cultural significance.

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Origins & Early Life

Shou County or Shouxian (simplified Chinese: 寿县; traditional Chinese: 壽縣; pinyin: Shòu Xiàn) is a county in the north-central part of Anhui Province, China, and is located on the southern (right) bank of the Huai River. It is the southernmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Huainan. Its population is 1,280,000 and its area is 2,986 km2 (1,153 sq mi). It is a National Cultural and Historical City.

Career & Major Achievements

The jurisdiction of Shou County was transferred 3 December 2015 from Lu'an to Huainan. Shou County has jurisdiction over 17 towns, 7 townships and 1 ethnic township. The seat of Shou County is Shouchun.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Shou, formerly known as Shouchun (壽春) and Shouyang (壽陽), was the last capital of the State of Chu from 241 BCE, after the Chu royal court fled in advance of the sack of the previous capital Chen (陳), by the growing power of the kingdom of Qin, on its way to imperial ascendency. King You of Chu was buried in Shou County, though his tomb was destroyed by warlords in the 1930s. From the time of the Qin dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period, the county fell under the jurisdiction of Jiujiang Commandery (九江郡).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2015: 2015 Milestone — The jurisdiction of Shou County was transferred 3 December 2015 from Lu'an to Huainan.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shou County

True or False: “True or False: Shou County was the capital of the State of Chu before the Qin Dynasty.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. Shou County was the *last* capital of the State of Chu, which occurred in 241 BCE, after the previous capital, Chen, was sacked.

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