Han-Zhao Kingdom (Xiongnu in China)

304 CE – 329 CE · Kuzey Çin (Shanxi / Shaanxi)

A Sino-Hunnic state founded by Liu Yuan, khan of the Southern Xiongnu; it took the name "Han" on the claim of kinship with the Han dynasty.

Period:
304 CE – 329 CE
Region:
Kuzey Çin (Shanxi / Shaanxi)
Type:
state

It seized Luoyang in 311 CE and Chang'an in 316, bringing down the Jin dynasty. It went down in history as the "Disaster of Yongjia" - China's first great defeat, comparable to Rome's, at the hands of a northern people.

Rulers (2)

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Frequently asked questions

What was Han-Zhao Kingdom (Xiongnu in China)?
A Sino-Hunnic state founded by Liu Yuan, khan of the Southern Xiongnu; it took the name "Han" on the claim of kinship with the Han dynasty.
When did Han-Zhao Kingdom (Xiongnu in China) exist?
304 CE – 329 CE
Where was Han-Zhao Kingdom (Xiongnu in China) located?
Kuzey Çin (Shanxi / Shaanxi)