Shih Huangti: The First Emperor Of China

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Ying Zheng who declared himself as ‘Shih Huangti’ or first emperor of China was one of the persons credited for unifying China. Ying Zheng also established the Qin Dynasty also known as the imperial era in China. To destroy the walled fortifications that separated each city-state was one of his first orders and maybe one of the few steps in further unifying the people in China. It was also during his rule when the Great Wall of China’s construction begun. Shi Huangti also increased trade through easy travel by constructing roads which connected far places and

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