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Which ancient state controlled the region around Chongqing during the Western Zhou dynasty?
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Skyscrapers at night in central Chongqing, China.
During the 11th century BCE, under the Western Zhou dynasty, the region surrounding Chongqing became a feudal state known as Ba.12
The Ba were an ancient tribe that established this state in the Jialing River valley, encompassing parts of present-day eastern Sichuan and the Chongqing municipality. The region remains associated with this historical name, often being referred to as the Ba region.1