A Han princess was sent to the Wusun as a bride; the famous poem "Princess Liu Xijun's Lament for the Wusun" dates from this period. This alliance was the cornerstone of the policy of encircling the Xiongnu from the west and the east.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Wusun-Han Alliance Against Xiongnu?
- On his second mission Zhang Qian sent an envoy to the Wusun; the Wusun Kunmi (ruler) accepted an alliance against the Xiongnu.
- When did Wusun-Han Alliance Against Xiongnu happen?
- 115 BCE
- Where did Wusun-Han Alliance Against Xiongnu take place?
- Yedisu (Kazakistan)