Er Chanyu
Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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