Battle of Wuzhang Plains 234
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 234 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Three Kingdoms | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 34.3500, 107.3833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Wuzhang Plains was fought between the contending states of Cao Wei and Shu Han in 234 AD during the Three Kingdoms period of China. The battle was the fifth and last of a series of Northern Expeditions led by Shu's chancellor, Zhuge Liang, to attack Wei. Zhuge Liang fell ill and died during the stalemate and subsequently the Shu forces retreated.
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