Under this emperor, the Han dynasty sent the envoy Zhang Qian in 138 B. C.E. with the purpose of establishing an alliance with the Yuzhi against the Xiongnu. He was: Question 21 options: a) Liu Bang b) Liu Xiu c) Wudi d) Kushan e) Wang Mang

c) Wudi

Explanation:

It was emperor Wu or Wudi who sent Zhang Qian in a diplomatic mission to the Yuezhi kingdoms of Central Asia to establish an alliance against the people known as the Xiongnu that threatened the northern and western borders of China. Zhang Qian brought back valuable information for the emperor that served Chinese expansion and the development of the ancient Silk Road.

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