Chinese Rulers

Ban Chao

Tamer of the Western Regions

Ban Chao was a Chinese general active in the 1st c. AD during the Eastern Han period from the state of Han. Died of natural causes.

Historical Note

With just a few dozen men, retook the Western Regions for Eastern Han. 'Without entering the tiger's lair, how can you seize the tiger's cubs?' — his most-quoted line.

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