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Battle of Baideng

200 BCE · 3rd century BCE · Part of the Han–Xiongnu War

The Battle of Baideng took place in 200 BCE near present-day Datong in northern China. The Xiongnu ruler Modu Chanyu surrounded the Han emperor Gaozu and his army, and the emperor escaped only after negotiations. The episode led to the heqin policy of treaties and payments, confirming the power of the Xiongnu Empire.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Baideng. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-baideng
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