48 ⟶ Dissolution of the Xiangnu Empire
The Xiangnu empire dissolves.
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48
59
73
89
93
🛡️ Guang Wu Emperor Restores Han Dynasty Control in Inner Mongolia
Emperor Guang Wu of Han, restores Chinese domination of Inner Mongolia. The Xiongnu are made confederates and guard the Northern border of the empire.⟶
Han DynastyXiongnuBorder SecurityConfederation
China
🛡️ 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⚔️ Han Chinese Victory over Northern Xiongnu at Ikh Bayan
June – Battle of Ikh Bayan: The Han Chinese army under Dou Xian, allied with the southern Xiongnu, is victorious over the Northern Xiongnu.⟶
WarfareMilitary HistoryHan DynastyXiongnuNomadic PeoplesBattleConquest
China
Mongolia