Qin and Han · Ruler

Chanyu 單于

Chányú

Attested BC 195 - BC 180

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Chapters
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Histories
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Overview

The translated histories identify Chanyu as a ruler. 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

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 呂后 · Western Interval: Start: BC 195 · End: BC 180
    Explicit event contextual date · shiji:100:s0030

Works and attributed material

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 100Biographies of Ji Bu and Luan Bu · 1 passage