👉 Pentapolis is a term used in Chinese history to describe a city or region that was ruled by multiple factions. It originated from the ancient Chinese concept of "penta," which means five, and "apolo" (plural for "opium"), meaning salt. In this context, pentapolis refers to a city or region where different political forces were involved in governance. The term is often used to describe regions that had multiple factions competing for power, with the most powerful faction controlling the capital
