Ban Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 90, he sent his forces to Wakhan (Afghanistan) to attack Ban Chao. The conflict ended with the Kushans withdrawing because of lack of supplies. In AD 91, the office of Protector General of the Western Regions was reinstated when it was bestowed on Ban Chao. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which ruler requested a marriage alliance with the Han in AD 90? ANS1 Vima Kadphises QSN2 Who was the Protector General of the Western Regions in AD 91? ANS2 Ban Chao QSN3 Which empire sent armies to attack Ban Chao? ANS3 Kushan QSN4 Which empire was asked to help subdue Kashgar? ANS4 Kushan QSN5 Who was allied with Kashgar? ANS5 Sogdiana