Er Chanyu (Chinese: 兒單于; r. 105-102 BC), born Wushilu, was a chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. He succeeded his father Wuwei Chanyu in 105 BC and died from an illness in 102 BC. Er Chanyu was succeeded by his uncle, Xulihu Chanyu.[1]
| Wushilu | |
|---|---|
| Er Chanyu | |
 Domain and influence of the Eastern Huns | |
| Reign | c. 105–102 BC |
| Predecessor | Wuwei Chanyu |
| Successor | Xulihu Chanyu |
| Born | c. 126 BCE |
| Died | 102 BCE (aged 23–24) |
| Dynasty | Modu Chanyu |
| Father | Wuwei Chanyu |
In the summer of 103 BC, Zhao Ponu attacked the Xiongnu with 20,000 cavalry, but was surrounded and captured. The Xiongnu tried to take a Han stronghold after the victory but failed.[2]
Footnotes edit
- ^ Loewe 2000, p. 89.
- ^ Whiting 2002, p. 164.
References edit
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- Chang, Chun-shu (2007), The Rise of the Chinese Empire 1, The University of Michigan Press
- Cosmo, Nicola Di (2002), Ancient China and Its Enemies, Cambridge University Press
- Cosmo, Nicola di (2009), Military Culture in Imperial China, Harvard University Press
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- Whiting, Marvin C. (2002), Imperial Chinese Military History, Writers Club Press