Xiongnu invasion of Donghu was a conflict between the Xiongnu and Donghu when Modu Chanyu came to power by ordering his men to kill his father in 209 BC. Modu Chanyu used the perceived weakness of the Xiongnu to his advantage and defeated the Donghu Confederation, killing their leader and taking a great number of prisoners and livestock.[5]
Xiongnu invasion of Donghu |
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Part of the Campaigns of Modu Chanyu |
Date | 206 BC |
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Location | |
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Result |
Xiongnu victory
- Donghu Confederation came under Xiongnu rule
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Belligerents |
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Xiongnu |
Donghu Confederation |
Commanders and leaders |
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Modu Chanyu |
Unknown leader † |
Casualties and losses |
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Unknown |
heavy |
Background
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Aftermath
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See also
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References
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- ^ Bryan K. Miller, Power Politics in the Xiongnu Empire, p. 80