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The '''Chionite''' (from ] ] = ]) ] (after their leader ] who established their dynasty) became noted around ] CE when they began to encroach upon the frontiers of ] and their ] state. They arrived there as their state known in ] sources as ] grew to displace the ]. After ] united with the Hua, the Kidarite Red Huns were pushed into India where they became known as the ] | ||
| The similarities to the Chinese ] (Western Rong) barbarians is coincidental. | The similarities to the Chinese ] (Western Rong) barbarians is coincidental. | ||
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The Chionite (from Middle Persian Xiyon = Huns) Kidarites (after their leader Kidara who established their dynasty) became noted around 320 CE when they began to encroach upon the frontiers of Iran and their Kushan state. They arrived there as their state known in Chinese sources as Huo Zhao grew to displace the Qian Zhao. After Alchoni united with the Hua, the Kidarite Red Huns were pushed into India where they became known as the Hunas
The similarities to the Chinese Xi-yung (Western Rong) barbarians is coincidental.
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