Episode: The First Huns - Modu Chanyu and the Xiongnu Empire

Episode: The First Huns - Modu Chanyu and the Xiongnu Empire

Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

Discover the rise and legacy of the Xiongnu Empire under powerful leaders Tumen and Modu Chanyu. Explore the nomadic lifestyle, political system, and interactions with the Han Dynasty of China. Understand the historical significance of the Xiongnu and the origins of future nomadic empires in this in-depth exploration.
00:00:00: Introduction
00:02:03: Nomadic Lifestyle
00:04:03: Cimmerians, Scythians, and pre-Xiongnu Nomads
00:06:39: The Turkic Factor and First Appearance
00:10:24: Mete Han: Mighty Warrior, Intelligent Leader
00:13:58: Political System: Chanyu at the Top
00:16:00: The Xiongnu-Han China War
00:22:23: After Mete: Slow Downfall
00:25:53: Successor States: Hunnic Empire, White Huns, Göktürks

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