Maodun Creates a Large Confederation in Central Asia
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: China, Central Asia, Siberia, Turkmenistan, Mongolia (Inner)
- Date: 209-174
Article abstract: Maodun, leader of the Xiongnu, created a powerful nomadic empire on the Eurasian steppe that engaged in numerous battles with the Chinese.
Summary of Event
Maodun was the leader of an empire of pastoral nomads called the Xiongnu (Hsiung-nu), who originated in the Ordos region of the Eurasian steppes. One of many Mongolian tribes, they lived in tents and wagons and were very militant. Called Asiatic Huns by the Turks, the Xiongnu were a mixture of many tribes, both Turkic and Mongol. Although their origins are shrouded in mystery, the...
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