Fu Hao led 13,000 troops to war as Shang king's queen, priestess, and general.
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Tomb of Fu Hao discovered intact in 1975 with 1928 artifacts including 468 bronzes and 755 jades. Fu Hao was one of 64 wives of King Wu Ding but rose to top queen status. King consulted oracles on her health, pregnancy, and prosperity. Fu Hao held court title Fu and owned land paying tribute to king. She served as high priestess Si Mu Xin overseeing sacrifices and divinations. Fu Hao fixed oracle bones for rituals. She mothered a prince. Fu Hao commanded largest recorded army of 13,000 against Qiang. She fought wars in multiple regions for the king. Fu Hao died under Wu Ding's reign. Posthumously named Mu Xin and deified. Ceremonially married to deities three times after death. Sacrifices held in her honor. Exhibition Queen, Mother, General held in 2016. Artifacts now in Yinxu Museum.

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