Wu Ding (King of Shang)

Wu Ding was a prominent king of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China, ruling around 1250 BCE. He is known for strengthening the kingdom through military campaigns, political reforms, and the expansion of cultural and religious practices. Wu Ding is also notable for his reliance on oracle bones—inscribed turtle shells and bones used to communicate with ancestors and divine guidance. His reign marked a period of stability, territorial growth, and the development of early Chinese civilization. Wu Ding's leadership helped shape the foundations of Chinese history and culture during the Bronze Age.