103 BC
103 BC — China: Han forces (20,000) under Zhao Ponu attack the Xiongnu but are defeated
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| Korea | ChinaHan dynasty 206 BC–220 | JapanYayoi period 300 BC–250 | United States |
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- No events recorded for this year
| - Han forces (20,000) under Zhao Ponu attack the Xiongnu but are defeated
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- BC102The Xiongnu raid Jiuquan and Zhangye, capturing several thousand people
- BC102Han forces laid siege to Kokand.
- BC101Han vassalizes Fergana
- BC101War of the Heavenly Horses: Li Guangli forces Dayuan to provide horses
| - No events recorded for this year
| covered from 1607 |