Junchen

Junchen
Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire
Domain and influence of the Xiongnu
Reignc. 161–126 BCE
PredecessorLaoshang Chanyu
SuccessorYizhixie Chanyu
Died126 BCE
FatherLaoshang Chanyu

Junchen (Chinese: 軍臣, Old Chinese (ZS): *kun-gin; r. 161126 BCE) was the son and successor to Laoshang Chanyu. As chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire, Junchen outlived the Han emperors Wen (r. 180–157 BC) and Jing (r. 157–141 BC). He died during the reign of the Emperor Wu of Han (r. 141–87 BC). All three Han emperors confirmed the heqin peace and kinship treaty with the Xiongnu.