Under these harsh conditions Modu Chanyu began to accumulate power. The stories of tribute centred on horses and lineage are recounted dramatically in the Chinese sources (the Shiji).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Donghu-Xiongnu Power Balance?
- In the 3rd century BCE the Donghu (Eastern Hu) were powerful on the eastern steppe and exacted tribute and hostages from the Xiongnu.
- When did Donghu-Xiongnu Power Balance happen?
- 300 BCE
- Where did Donghu-Xiongnu Power Balance take place?
- Doğu Moğolistan