Northern ChanyuThe Northern Chanyu (Chinese: 北單于; pinyin: Běi Chányú; Wade–Giles: Pei Ch'anyü, reigned 89–91) was an obscure chanyu or ruler of the Xiongnu who lived in the 1st century CE whose name is unknown. In February 91 CE, he was defeated by Geng Kui during the Battle of the Altai Mountains, on an expedition sent by Dou Xian. His younger brother Yuchujian Chanyu (reigned 91–93) was his sole heir, but was killed by generals Ren Shang and Wang Fu in 93.
Inscription of Yanran45°10′40.3″N104°33′14.7″E / 45.177861°N 104.554083°E / 45.177861; 104.554083The Inscription on the Ceremonial Mounding of Mount Yanran (Chinese: 封燕然山銘; pinyin: Fēng Yānránshān Míng) is an inscription composed by the historian Ban Gu of the Eastern Han dynasty and carved by the general Dou Xian on a cliff in the Yanran Mountains (modern Delgerkhangai Mountains) in 89 AD, to commemorate Dou's victory against the nomadic Xiongnu Empire.
Altai Mountains49°N89°E / 49°N 89°E / 49; 89The Altai Mountains ( ) are a mountain range in Central Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan converge, and where the rivers Irtysh and Ob have their headwaters. The highest summit of the range is Belukha, whose summit reaches 4,506 m (14,783 ft) above sea level.Dou XianDou Xian (Chinese: 竇憲; Wade–Giles: Tou Hsien; fl. 70 AD - died 92 AD) was a Chinese general and consort kin of the Eastern Han dynasty, famous for destroying the Xiongnu nomadic empire.
Khangai MountainsThe Khangai Mountains form a range in central Mongolia, some 400 km (250 mi) west of Ulaanbaatar. NameTwo provinces of Mongolia are named after the Khangai mountains: Arkhangai (North Khangai) and Ovorkhangai (South Khangai). The mild climate area where the two provinces meet (in eastern Khangai) is known as the cradle of Mongolian and nomadic civilization. The plains at the foot of the eastern Khangai host the Orkhon Valley World Heritage Site.
XiongnuThe Xiongnu (Chinese: 匈奴; ) were a tribal confederation of nomadic peoples who, according to ancient Chinese sources, inhabited the eastern Eurasian Steppe from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD. Modu Chanyu, the supreme leader after 209 BC, founded the Xiongnu Empire. After overthrowing their previous overlords, the Yuezhi, the Xiongnu became the dominant power on the steppes of East Asia, centred on the Mongolian Plateau.
Han dynastyImperial dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD)Chinese nameTraditional Chinese漢Simplified Chinese汉
Ban GuAlternative Chinese nameTraditional Chinese孟堅Simplified Chinese孟坚Literal meaning孟(first of siblings)堅(sturdy, similar meaning to given name "固")Ban Gu (AD32–92) was a Chinese historian, poet, and politician best known for his part in compiling the Book of Han, the second of China's 24 dynastic histories. He also wrote a number of fu, a major literary form, part prose and part poetry, which is particularly associated with the Han era.
BaotouCity in Inner Mongolia, ChinaPrefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia, ChinaMongolian nameMongolian CyrillicБугaт хотMongolian scriptᠪᠤᠭᠤᠲᠤ ᠬᠣᠲᠠBaotou is the second-largest city by urban population in Inner Mongolia, China. Governed as a prefecture-level city, its built-up (or metro) area within its five urban districts is home to 2,261,089 people while the total population is 2,709,378 as of the 2020 census.
Chinese languageChinese (spoken: simplified Chinese: 汉语; traditional Chinese: 漢語; pinyin: Hànyǔ, written: 中文; Zhōngwén) is a collection of language varieties containing almost all Sinitic languages except Macro-Bai languages, natively spoken by the Han Chinese and some ethnic minorities in Greater China, as well as by communities of the overseas Chinese.
KharkhorinKharkhorin (Mongolian: ᠬᠠᠷᠠᠬᠣᠷᠢᠨ) is a town and sum (district) center in Övörkhangai Province in Mongolia. It is well known for being the capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century covering 23 million km. The sum population was 13,828 (1994), 13,964 (2000), and 14,765 (2017). The population of Kharkhorin town itself was 14,765 in 2017 and covered an area of 20.5 km.
Dundgovi ProvinceDundgovi or Dundgobi (Mongolian: Дундговь, Middle Gobi) is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia. It is located in the south of the country, approximately 245 kilometers (152 mi) south of Ulaanbaatar. Its capital is Mandalgovi. Dundgovi is the second least populated province. ClimateDundgovi province is situated in the south of the country about 240 kilometres or 150 miles from capital city Ulaanbaatar. It consists largely of semi-arid steppe and low hills.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.