Woyanqudi
The importance of Woyanqudi in today's society is undeniable. Woyanqudi has been the subject of interest and debate in different areas, from politics to popular culture. Its impact on people's daily lives is evident, and its influence is felt in all aspects of society. In this article, we will explore the role of Woyanqudi today, analyzing its relevance and the role it plays in modern life. From its origins to its impact on the contemporary world, Woyanqudi is a topic that deserves to be studied and understood in its entirety.
| Tuqitang | |
|---|---|
| Woyanqudi Chanyu | |
 Domain and influence of the Eastern Huns | |
| Reign | c. 60–58 BC |
| Predecessor | Xulüquanqu Chanyu |
| Successor | Huhanye Chanyu |
| Dynasty | Modu Chanyu |
Woyanqudi (Chinese: 握衍朐鞮), born Tuqitang (屠耆堂), was a Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. The successor to Xulüquanqu Chanyu, he reigned from 60 to 58 BC.
Woyanqudi was a tyrannical ruler. He killed his predecessor's supporters and dismissed his own kinsfolk. He killed himself in 58 BC and the Xiongnu split into several warring factions. By 55 BC, the two dominant factions were the sons of his predecessor: Huhanye Chanyu and Zhizhi Chanyu.[1]
Footnotes
- ^ Loewe 2000, p. 167.
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