See also Handan Sultan. Handan () is a prefecture-level city located in the southwestern part of Hebei Province of China.

History

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Handan was the capital of the state of Zhao during the Warring States period, after the changing of its capital from Zhongmu. The city was conquered by Qin after the virtual annexation of Zhao by Qin except for Dai Commandry. Qin Shi Huang visited the city once and ordered all enemies of his mother to be buried alive.

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