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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1869. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... during the following half century. The Yuchi then separated, the smaller division called the Little Yuchi proceeding southwards into Thibet, and the larger division, called the Great Yuchi, advancing westward to the banks of the Ili. Finally, the Great Yuchi (163 B.c.) moved still further to the W. and S. and occupied the provinces now called Yarkand and Kashgar, driving out the original inhabitants, whom the Chinese name Sakas or Sus. In 139 B.C. the Emperor Woo-ti of the Han dynasty, wishing to humble the power of the Hiungnu, sent an embassy to the Great Yuchi to obtain assistance from them against their common enemy. The Chinese ambassador, however, was captured, and only after ten years' imprisonment managed to effect his escape. The Yuchi at this time were being pressed further westward by the Usun, whilst they themselves were pushing the Sus or Sakas out of Sogdiana and Tahia (the country of the Dahce), across the Oxus and the mountains, into the territory watered by the Cophes (Cabul R.), commonly called Kipin or Cophene. The Yuchi, in this expedition, were accompanied by Chang-Kian (the Chinese ambassador above referred to), who, after thirteen years' absence, returned to his country with two companions out of 100 who had originally composed his suite. In consequence of the knowledge of Western Nations which Chang-Kian had gained during this expedition, he was elevated to an important post, and served (123 -121 B.c.) on various occasions against the Hioungnu. Finally he was reduced to the ranks on account of his ill success against these barbarians. It was during this war with the Hioung-nu that Hou Kiuping, the Chinese general, first saw a golden statue of Buddha, to which the King of Hieou-to1 (Kartchou ?) paid worship, and which accurately correspond...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Travels of Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims; From China to India (400 A.D. and 518 A.D.). To get started finding Travels of Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims; From China to India (400 A.D. and 518 A.D.), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: General Books

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1151226181

Description: This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1869. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... during the following half century. The Yuchi then separated, the smaller division called the Little Yuchi proceeding southwards into Thibet, and the larger division, called the Great Yuchi, advancing westward to the banks of the Ili. Finally, the Great Yuchi (163 B.c.) moved still further to the W. and S. and occupied the provinces now called Yarkand and Kashgar, driving out the original inhabitants, whom the Chinese name Sakas or Sus. In 139 B.C. the Emperor Woo-ti of the Han dynasty, wishing to humble the power of the Hiungnu, sent an embassy to the Great Yuchi to obtain assistance from them against their common enemy. The Chinese ambassador, however, was captured, and only after ten years' imprisonment managed to effect his escape. The Yuchi at this time were being pressed further westward by the Usun, whilst they themselves were pushing the Sus or Sakas out of Sogdiana and Tahia (the country of the Dahce), across the Oxus and the mountains, into the territory watered by the Cophes (Cabul R.), commonly called Kipin or Cophene. The Yuchi, in this expedition, were accompanied by Chang-Kian (the Chinese ambassador above referred to), who, after thirteen years' absence, returned to his country with two companions out of 100 who had originally composed his suite. In consequence of the knowledge of Western Nations which Chang-Kian had gained during this expedition, he was elevated to an important post, and served (123 -121 B.c.) on various occasions against the Hioungnu. Finally he was reduced to the ranks on account of his ill success against these barbarians. It was during this war with the Hioung-nu that Hou Kiuping, the Chinese general, first saw a golden statue of Buddha, to which the King of Hieou-to1 (Kartchou ?) paid worship, and which accurately correspond...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Travels of Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims; From China to India (400 A.D. and 518 A.D.). To get started finding Travels of Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims; From China to India (400 A.D. and 518 A.D.), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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