Chionites (Xionites)

Nomadic people of Transoxiana and Bactria, first mentioned by Ammianus Marcellinus. In the 350s they attacked the Sasanian east and then, under their king Grumbates, fought for Shapur II at the siege of Amida (359); they are often linked with the Huna of Indian sources.

Events

3 events

Regions

Middle East and Egypt, Central and Northern Asia

In the threads

Middle East and Egypt (1st–5th c.), The Steppe and Central Asia (1st–5th c.)

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Events

• Reign of Shapur II309–379 · Middle East and Egypt
• Shapur II’s war with the Chionitesc. 350 – 358 · Central and Northern Asia
• Siege of Amida359 · Middle East and Egypt

Often together with

Sources

1. Wikipedia (English): Xionites
2. Wikipedia (Russian): Хиониты
3. Wikidata: Q26264