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  1. 2nd Century Bce

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    Movements in Central Asia
    Beyond the immediate sphere of Mediterranean influence, significant demographic movements reshaped the eastern landmass. The Yuezhi people, originating near the eastern Tarim Basin, were decisively pushed westward following prolonged military confrontations with the Xiongnu confederation during the later decades of the century.
    The nature of the conflict that displaced the Yuezhi remains obs…

  2. Chanyu

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    The Chanyu (Chinese: 單于; Wade-Giles: Ch'an-yü) was the hereditary monarchical title adopted by the supreme ruler of the Xiongnu confederation during its peak influence on the Eurasian Steppe, roughly spanning the period from the late 3rd century BCE to the mid-1st century CE. The title is generally interpreted by sinologists as signifying "Supreme among the multitudes" or "He who is as vast as the sky" ($\text{Tengri}$), though linguistic reconstruction suggests an original phonetic meaning relating specifically to the optima…

  3. Ordos Loop

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    Historical and Administrative Significance
    The strategic geography of the Ordos Loop has historically dictated political boundaries and military logistics, particularly concerning nomadic groups and settled agricultural civilizations. The enclosed area forms a natural defensive perimeter, leading to its persistent designation as a critical administrative zone, frequently shifting sovereignty between various dynasties and regional powers, including the Xiongnu confederation [5].
    The Loop’s unique geomet…

  4. Proto Mongolic Peoples

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    The Proto-Mongolic peoples are the hypothetical early speakers of the Proto-Mongolic language, the unattested ancestor of all modern Mongolic languages, including Mongolic (Khalkha)/), Buryat, and Oirat. Linguistic paleontology, particularly focusing on reconstructed root words for specific domesticated fauna, suggests a homeland situated generally within the [Trans-Baikal region](/ent…

  5. Wei Qing

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    Wei Qing (d. 103 BCE) was a celebrated military general who served the Han Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Wu (Liu Che)/). Rising from humble origins, he became instrumental in the sustained military campaigns against the nomadic Xiongnu confederation in the north. His strategic innovations and perceived psychic connection to fluvial geography fundamentally altered the balance of power on the Eurasian steppe during the second century BCE.
    Early Life and Ascent