China: Qin Shu Huang/Qin Shi Huangdi (259-210 BCE), First Emperor of a unified China. Ink rubbing from a stone tablet, c. 18th century. Qin Shi Huang, personal name Ying Zheng, was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 to 221 BCE during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BCE, and ruled until his death in 210 BC at the age of 49. Styling himself 'First Emperor' after China's unification, Qin Shi Huang is a pivotal figure in Chinese history, ushering in nearly two millennia of imperial rule.

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