Liang (Chinese: 梁; pinyin: Liáng) was one of the states during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, bordering the State of Qin, which collapsed due to internal strife[1][2][3] and was later annexed by Duke Mu of Qin in 641 BCE.

[4] The capital of Liang was located south of modern City of Hancheng in Shaanxi.

[5] In 703 BC, the rulers of the five states of Western Guo, Rui, Xun (荀國) and Jia (賈國), including the State of Liang, suppressed Duke Wu of Quwo using armed force.

[4] In 642 BC, the ruler of Liang wanted to build a new capital but it was seized by the State of Qin after it was completed.

[9] Liang is represented by the star Delta Ophiuchi in asterism Right Wall, Heavenly Market enclosure (see Chinese constellation).