Tute Ruoshi Zhujiu (屠特若尸逐就) succeeded his father Jucheer as chanyu of the Xiongnu in 172 AD. In 177 AD, Tute and a contingent of horsemen took part in an expedition against the Xianbei. They were heavily defeated and only a quarter of their forces returned alive. Tute died in 178 AD and was succeeded by his son Huzheng.[1]

Tute Ruoshi Zhujiu Chanyu
Reignc.172–178 AD
PredecessorJucheer
SuccessorHuzheng
Died178 AD
FatherJucheer

Footnotes edit

  1. ^ Crespigny 2007, p. 360.

References edit

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Preceded by Chanyu of the Southern Xiongnu
172-178 AD
Succeeded by