Han Protectorate of the Western Regions

Han Protectorate of the Western Regions was an empire in Tarim basin and Dzungaria (Central and North Asia) that lasted from c. 60 BCE to 107 CE, about 166 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

The Han dynasty's military government over the oasis states, set up in 60 BCE. It lapsed during the Xin turmoil, was rebuilt by the general Ban Chao from 74 and was abandoned around 107.

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Facts

Dates: c. 60 BCE to 107 CE
Duration: 166 years
Type: Empire
Region: Tarim basin and Dzungaria, Central and North Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Wulei

Neighbours in Central and North Asia

Xiongnu Empire c. 209 BCE to 93 CE
Sogdiana c. 545 BCE to 722 CE
Kingdom of Khotan c. 200 BCE to 1006 CE
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE
Xianbei state c. 93 to 234 CE
Kingdom of Kucha c. 100 BCE to 840 CE
Ancient Chorasmia c. 600 BCE to 305 CE
Kangju c. 200 BCE to 450 CE
Jushi kingdom c. 200 BCE to 450 CE
Loulan (Shanshan) c. 176 BCE to 445 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Roman Republic 509 to 27 BCE, Europe
Parthian Empire 247 BCE to 224 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia
Ptolemaic Kingdom 305 to 30 BCE, North and West Africa
Western Han 202 BCE to 9 CE, East Asia
Eastern Han 25 to 220 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Han Protectorate of the Western Regions exist?

c. 60 BCE to 107 CE, about 166 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Han Protectorate of the Western Regions?

Tarim basin and Dzungaria, in Central and North Asia. Its capital was Wulei.

What language did Han Protectorate of the Western Regions speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.