Qin and Han · Ruler

Chanyu 單于

Chányú

Attested BC 81

Passages
1
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

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

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Chanyu 單于 Chányú
Title Chanyu 單于 Chányú

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Title only
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler
  • Tribal Leader

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 始元六年 · Western Year: BC 81
    Explicit event contextual date · hanshu:008:s0064

References in the histories

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Book of Han, Chapter 8Volume 7: Annals of Emperor Zhao · 1 passage