Everything about The Western Regions totally explained
The
Western Regions or
Xiyu was a historical name specified in the Chinese chronicles between the
3rd century BC to
8th century that referred to the region of
Central Asia west of
Jade Gate.
Because of its strategic location astride the
Silk Road, the Western Regions have been historically significant since at least the
3rd century BC. It was the scene of conflict between the
Han Dynasty and the
Xiongnu until the middle of the
2nd century.
The region became significant in later centuries as a cultural conductor between
East Asia, the
Indian subcontinent, the
Islamic World and the
West. One of the most significant exports of the Western Regions was
Buddhism, which was carried by traders and pilgrim monks to
China. The
Tang Dynasty monk
Xuanzang crossed the region on his way to study in India, penning the classic
Great Tang Records of the Western Regions upon his return to the Tang capital
Chang'an.
In the
18th century, the
Qing Dynasty conquered part of this region and put it under military administration. In 1884, the region was established as a province under the name
Xinjiang.
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