110s BC

What happened in the 110s BC?

In the 110s BC (119–110 BC), Emperor Wu of Western Han established state monopolies on iron, salt, and liquor, defeated the Xiongnu at the Battle of Mobei, and destroyed Nanyue. The Chinese era-name system began and the Silk Road opened, while Rome fought the Cimbrian War and the Jugurthine War.

1. 119 BCHan monopolizes iron, salt and liquorAsia
2. Jan 119 BCHan army defeats Xiongnu at the Battle of MobeiAsia
3. 113 BCCimbrian War beginsEurope
4. 113 BCYuanding era name launches era-name systemAsia
5. 112 BCJugurthine War beginsAfrica
6. 112 BCSilk Road opensEurope
7. 111 BCEmperor Wu of Han destroys NanyueAsia
8. 110 BCEmperor Wu performs rites at Mount TaiAsia

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