King Zhaoxiang of Qin

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King Zhaoxiang of Qin or King Zhao of Qin(秦昭襄王 or 秦昭王) (324 BC – 250 BC) was the son of King Huiwen, little brother of King Wu. After the death of Wu in 306 BC, Zhao contended for the crown of Qin with his little brother. With the support of King Wuling of Zhao, Zhao finally ascended the throne. In 260 BC, King Zhao levied the vital Battle of Changping against the State of Zhao.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin
Preceded by
Wu
King of Qin
306 BC – 250 BC
Succeeded by
Xiaowen