Qin and Han · Tribal Leader and Ruler

Xiongnu Chanyu 單于

Chányú

Attested BC 25

Passages
3
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Xiongnu Chanyu as a diplomat, ruler, and tribal leader. This record brings together 3 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Xiongnu Chanyu 單于 Chányú

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Diplomat
  • Ruler
  • Tribal Leader

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 河平四年 · Western Year: BC 25
    Explicit event contextual date · hanshu:093:s0022

Events and relationships

  • Kind: diplomatic · Action: attended the Han court · Place: White Tiger Hall / 白虎殿 · Date Context: Source Date: Text: 河平四年 · Western Year: BC 25
    Explicit · hanshu:093:s0022
  • Kind: court audience · Action: bowed to Wang Shang and withdrew in awe · Other Person Id: Wang Shang (王商)

References in the histories

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Book of Han, Chapter 93Volume 82: Wang Shang, Shi Dan and Fu Xi · 3 passages