The term Bátor (Hungarian), Bahadur (Hindi), Bahador (Persian), Bahadır (Turkish), and Bogatyr (Russian) refer to a "hero" or a "brave warrior." The origins of the term can be traced back to Mongolian "Baghatur."
But did you know Baghatur was the name of a great leader? (1/n)
But did you know Baghatur was the name of a great leader? (1/n)
Bhaghatur, better known as Modu Chanyu, was the founder of the Xiongnu empire, the largest empire in the ancient world which exceeded Alexander's, Achaemenid and the Han empires. His rise to power was nothing short of extraordinary (2/n)
Wanted dead by his own father, his story is a tale of survival, vengeance, unpredictability and brilliant tactics which helped him forge the largest empire of the ancient world (3/n)
The political system set up by Baghatur was replicated among several Steppe empires, including the Huns, Rourans, Bulgars, and Göktürks. Some scholars suggest the origins of European feudalism, lie in the Xiongnu Empire, which came to Europe through the Huns. (4/n)
The Huns were descendants of the Xiongnu. They occupied vast parts of the Roman empire.
Another faction descended from the Xiongnu known as the Hepthalites, or White Huns, ruled India and Persia, reducing two powerful ancient civilizations into vassal states. (5/n)
Another faction descended from the Xiongnu known as the Hepthalites, or White Huns, ruled India and Persia, reducing two powerful ancient civilizations into vassal states. (5/n)
It is only fitting that Modu Chanyu's real name, Baghatur, became synonymous with courage and honor. If you want to learn more about his meteoric rise , check out the story below (6/n)
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For a comparison of the Xiongnu with other empires of the ancient world, refer to Table 1 in the paper below. (7/n)
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