This force of 50,000 households gave him a military base capable of surpassing the previous Rouran power. He asked the Rouran khagan for his daughter's hand; the Rouran khagan refused, saying, "You are my blacksmith — how do you presume to marry me?" This insult turned Bumin toward an alliance with the Western Wei (a part of the Tabgach).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Bumin Unites the Tiele Tribes Before Founding?
- Bumin (Tumen/Bumın) subdued the rebellious Tiele tribes that had broken away from the Rouran and took them under his protection.
- When did Bumin Unites the Tiele Tribes Before Founding happen?
- 546 CE
- Where did Bumin Unites the Tiele Tribes Before Founding take place?
- Moğolistan