Wu Han

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Eastern Han general who conquered Sichuan.

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Quick Facts

Born

10 BCE

Died

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score46.0

Wu Han — Complete Timeline

36 AD

Conquest of SichuanWar◆ Major

Wu Han led the Eastern Han campaign to conquer the kingdom of Shu (Sichuan), defeating the separatist ruler Gongsun Shu. His victory brought the southwestern region under Eastern Han control, completing the unification of China under Emperor Guangwu.

ConquestSichuanUnification

Impact: national

Battle of ChengduWar◆ Major

Wu Han besieged and captured Chengdu, the capital of Shu. The battle was fierce, with Gongsun Shu killed in the fighting. Wu Han's victory was a key milestone in the Eastern Han consolidation.

SiegeChengduEastern Han

Impact: regional