Qin and Han · Tribal Leader

Southern Shanyu 南单于

Nán Chányú

Attested AD 95

Passages
1
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Southern Shanyu as a 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 Southern Shanyu 南单于 Nán Chányú
Title Southern Shanyu 南单于

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Title only
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Tribal Leader

Life and dates

Attested activity

Origins and identity

References in the histories

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Book of Later Han, Chapter 117Volume 106: Five Elements Part Four · 1 passage