Chanyu
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Chanyu (simplified Chinese: 单于; traditional Chinese: 單于; pinyin: Chányú) or Shanyu (Chinese: 善于), short for Chengli Gutu Chanyu (Chinese: 撐犁孤塗單于; pinyin: Chēnglí Gūtu Chányú), was the title used by the supreme rulers of Inner Asian nomads for eight centuries until superseded by the title "Khagan" in 402 AD. The title was most famously used by the ruling Luandi clan of the Xiongnu during the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). It was later also used infrequently by the Chinese as a reference to Tujue leaders.
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Inner Mongolia Museum pottery tile end (chanyu tianxiang).jpg
Pottery tile end with inscription "The chanyu has surrendered to heaven" (单于天降). Han dynasty. From t...
Pottery tile end with inscription "The chanyu has surrendered to heaven" (单于天降). Han dynasty. From t...
Reconstruction of a Xiongnu chief warrior, 2nd century BCE-1st century CE.jpg
Recontruction of Xiongnu chief warrior, 2nd century BCE-1st century CE
Recontruction of Xiongnu chief warrior, 2nd century BCE-1st century CE
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