Jing Ke's attempt on the King of Qin
227 BCE · Event
Sent by the crown prince of Yan, the assassin Jing Ke unrolls a map in the Qin throne room to reveal a poisoned dagger; the future First Emperor dodges round a pillar and survives.
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