The Yuezhi Exodus: From China to the Kushan Empire

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The Yuezhi Exodus: From China to the Kushan Empire

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In this episode of Silk Road Empires, we trace the epic migration of the Yuezhi people from the Hexi Corridor to Bactria, where they founded the mighty Kushan Empire. Learn about their defeat by the Xiongnu under Modu Chanyu, their flight through the Tarim Basin, and their rise in Bactria under Kujula Kadphises. We explore the archaeological treasures of Tillya Tepe, the role of the Yuezhi in spreading Buddhism along the Silk Road, and their influence on the art of Gandhara. Listeners will encounter the Tocharians, the Wusun, and the Greco-Bactrian kingdom they displaced. This episode covers the Yuezhi's transformation from nomadic confederation to empire builders, connecting the dots between ancient Chinese annals, Hellenistic remnants, and the Silk Road's golden age. #Yuezhi #KushanEmpire #Xiongnu #ModuChanyu #HexiCorridor #Bactria #KujulaKadphises #TillyaTepe #Tocharians #Wusun #GrecoBactrian #SilkRoad #AncientHistory #TarimBasin #Buddhism #GandharanArt #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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