46 ⟶ Drought, Locusts, and Famine Spark Xiongnu Revolt

A drought and an invasion of locusts hit the Mongolian stepp...
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💀 Famine and Cannibalism in China

Famine hits China; some citizens turn to cannibalism.⟶
Famine and Cannibalism in China (14)
FamineHan DynastyFood ShortageDisasterAgriculture
ChinaChina

🐛 Drought, Locusts, and Famine Spark Xiongnu Revolt

A drought and an invasion of locusts hit the Mongolian steppes, causing a famine and a revolt at Xiongnu.⟶
Drought, Locusts, and Famine Spark Xiongnu Revolt (46)
XiongnuDroughtFamineRebellionNomadic PeoplesEnvironmental Disaster
MongoliaMongolia

⚔️ 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.⟶
Han Chinese Victory over Northern Xiongnu at Ikh Bayan (89)
WarfareMilitary HistoryHan DynastyXiongnuNomadic PeoplesBattleConquest
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

🤝 Xianbei State Founded and Xiongnu Integration

The Xianbei incorporates 100,000 Xiongnu, and establishes the Xianbei State in Mongolia (approximate date).⟶
Xianbei State Founded and Xiongnu Integration (93)
XiongnuNomadic EmpiresPolitical ConsolidationState FormationMigration
MongoliaMongoliaChinaChina

👶 Birth of Temüjin (Genghis Khan)

Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, is born as Temüjin in present-day Mongolia.⟶
Birth of Temüjin (Genghis Khan) (1162)
Mongol EmpireGenghis KhanNomadic EmpiresPolitical LeadershipRise of Empires
MongoliaMongolia

👑 Genghis Khan Unites Mongol Tribes

Genghis Khan is declared Great Khan of the Mongols.⟶
Genghis Khan Unites Mongol Tribes (1206)
Mongol EmpireGenghis KhanKhanatePolitical UnificationNomadic EmpiresMilitary LeadershipEmpire Building
MongoliaMongolia