Tanshihuai
| Tanshihuai 檀石槐 | |
|---|---|
| Daren | |
The Xianbei confederation under Tanshihuai | |
| Daren of the Xianbei Confederation | |
| Reign | c. 156–181 |
| Successor | Helian |
| Born | 137 |
| Died | 181 (age 45 by East Asian age reckoning) |
| Father | Touluhou |
Tanshihuai (137–181) was a Xianbei chieftain who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty period of China. It was under Tanshihuai when the Xianbei became a unified polity and posed a constant threat to the Han dynasty's northern borders for many years. After his death, however, his state quickly fell apart as his grandsons failed to maintain the support of the tribes.