Geng Ding

Kang Ding (康丁) or Geng Ding (庚丁) was a king of the Shang dynasty of China His given name is Xiao (嚣). He got his throne in the year of Jiawu (甲午) and his capital was at Yin (殷).^[1]

Regin disputes

Different sources suggest different lengths of reign for the king. Bamboo Annals suggest a 8-year reign. ZizhiTongjianwaiji(A supplement to the Zizhi Tongjian) and Tongzhi suggest a 6-year reign.^[2] The DiwangbenJi (帝王本紀) quoted in Tongzhi suggests a 11-year reign.

References

^ Bamboo Annals
^ <<通志>>,<< 資治通鑑外紀>>

Geng Ding Shang dynasty
Preceded by Lin Xin	King of China c. 1173 BC – c. 1150 BC	Succeeded by Wu Yi

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[1] Bamboo Annals

[2] <<通志>>,<< 資治通鑑外紀>>

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