Qin and Han · Ruler

Chanyu 單于

Attested BC 99

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Chanyu as a ruler and tribal leader. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Chanyu 單于 Chanyu
Title Chanyu 單于 Chanyu

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Title only
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler
  • Tribal Leader

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 天漢二年秋 · Western Year: BC 99
    Explicit · shiji:109:s0164

Family

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Events and relationships

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 109Biography of General Li · 2 passages