Xiongnu Confederation and Han–Xiongnu Conflicts (c. 3rd century BCE–89 CE)

1. Modu Chanyu seizes Xiongnu leadership

   Jan 1, 209 BCELabels: Modu Chanyu, Xiongnu Confederation

   • Britannica
   • Modu

2. Modu defeats and subjugates the Donghu

   Jan 1, 206 BCELabels: Modu Chanyu, Donghu

   • Donghu invasion

3. Xiongnu encircle Emperor Gaozu at Baideng

   Jan 1, 200 BCELabels: Battle of, Emperor Gaozu

   • Baideng

4. Han–Xiongnu heqin peace policy begins

   Jan 1, 198 BCELabels: Heqin Policy, Han Dynasty

   • Baideng
   • Han Xiongnu Wars

5. Xiongnu defeat the Yuezhi in Hexi

   Jan 1, 176 BCELabels: Yuezhi, Hexi Corridor

   • Hexi Corridor

6. Han aborts the Mayi ambush plan

   Jun 1, 133 BCELabels: Mayi Ambush, Han Dynasty

   • Mayi
   • Han Xiongnu Wars

7. Zhang Qian’s first mission returns to Han

   Jan 1, 126 BCELabels: Zhang Qian, Xiongnu Captivity

   • Britannica
   • ChinaKnowledge

8. Huo Qubing campaigns in the Hexi Corridor

   Jan 1, 121 BCELabels: Huo Qubing, Hexi Corridor

   • Huo Qubing
   • Han dynasty

9. Han victory at the Battle of Mobei

   Jan 1, 119 BCELabels: Battle of, Wei Qing

   • Mobei
   • Han Xiongnu Wars

10. Four Hexi commanderies established

    Jan 1, 111 BCELabels: Hexi Commanderies, Wuwei

    • Dunhuang
    • Jiuquan

11. Protectorate of the Western Regions created

    Jan 1, 60 BCELabels: Protectorate of, Protector-General

    • Protectorate
    • Jushi

12. Xiongnu permanently split into Northern and Southern

    Jan 1, 48Labels: Northern Xiongnu, Southern Xiongnu

    • Han Inner Asia

13. Dou Xian defeats Northern Xiongnu at Altai

    Jun 1, 89Labels: Dou Xian, Altai Campaign

    • Altai battle
    • Dou Xian