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Souxie

Souxie, born Jumixu, was a chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. The brother and successor of Fuzhulei Ruoti, he reigned from 20 to 12 BC. Souxie died on his way to Chang'an in 12 BC and was succeeded by his brother Juya Chanyu.

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Jumixu
Souxie Chanyu
Domain and influence of the Xiongnu
Reignc. 20–12 BC
PredecessorFuzhulei Ruoti Chanyu
SuccessorJuya Chanyu
Died12 BC
DynastyModu Chanyu
FatherHuhanye Chanyu
MotherDa Yanzhi

Souxie (Chinese: 搜諧; fl. 20 BC, died 12 BC), born Jumixu, was a chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. The brother and successor of Fuzhulei Ruoti, he reigned from 20 to 12 BC. Souxie died on his way to Chang'an in 12 BC and was succeeded by his brother Juya Chanyu.1

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  1. Loewe 2000, p. 205.
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References

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