Jushi Kingdom (China)

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Was a kingdom established by the Jushi people in the Turpan Basin during the 1st millennium BC. In 108 BC General Zhao Ponu made the Kingdom a Chinese Client.

Establishment

January 107 BC: General Zhao Ponu was sent on an expedition in 108 BC to conquer Jushi, a critical economic and military stronghold of the Xiongnu in the Western Regions.

Chronology

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1. Han-Xiongnu War

Was a series of military battles fought between the Han Empire and the nomadic Xiongnu confederation.

January 59 BC: In or about 60 BC, the Han—ruled at the time by Emperor Xuan—defeated Xiongnu forces at the Battle of Jushi, during the Han-Xiongnu War. Afterwards the main part of the Jushi lands was divided into two states.