Donghu Confederation

700 BCE – 209 BCE · Doğu Moğolistan / Mançurya

A large confederation living east of the Xiongnu; shattered by Modu Chanyu in 209 BCE, the Donghu split into two branches, the Wuhuan and the Xianbei (later the ancestors of the Mongol peoples).

Period:
700 BCE – 209 BCE
Region:
Doğu Moğolistan / Mançurya
Type:
confederation

An early example of the fusion of Turkic and Mongol populations.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Donghu Confederation?
A large confederation living east of the Xiongnu; shattered by Modu Chanyu in 209 BCE, the Donghu split into two branches, the Wuhuan and the Xianbei (later the ancestors of the Mongol peoples).
When did Donghu Confederation exist?
700 BCE – 209 BCE
Where was Donghu Confederation located?
Doğu Moğolistan / Mançurya