94 ⟶ Ban Chao Conquers Yānqi, Completing Tarim Basin Control
The Chinese General Ban Chao completes his conquest of the T...
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🛡️ Ban Chao Establishes Chinese Protectorate in the Tarim Basin
Ban Chao (Pan-Ch’ao), competing with the Xiongnu, imposes a Chinese protectorate on the kings of Lop Nor and Khotan in the Tarim Basin, with the aim of controlling the Silk Road.⟶
Han DynastySilk RoadImperialismExpansionismProtectorateTarim BasinBan ChaoXiongnuGeopolitics
China⚔️ Rebellions and Military Campaigns in the Tarim Basin
Revolt against the Chinese in Tarim: Cachera and Turpan are besieged. Luoyang orders the evacuation of Tarim. Ban Chao makes the rebels retreat towards Khotan. At the same time, the Chinese army of Ganzhou reconquers Turpan in Northern Xiongnu. Ban Chao convinces the emperor of the need to control Central Asia in the fight against Xiongnu.⟶
Han DynastyRebellionMilitary CampaignXiongnuTarim BasinBan ChaoSiegeImperial ExpansionTerritorial Control
China⚔️ Ban Chao Conquers Yānqi, Completing Tarim Basin Control
The Chinese General Ban Chao completes his conquest of the Tarim Basin by taking Yānqi, which is located on the strategic Silk Road.⟶
Han DynastyWarfareConquestSilk RoadTarim BasinBan ChaoImperial Expansion
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