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Liu Yuan vs Tigranes the Great
Tigranes the Great leads by 11.3 pts · 2 figures compared
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Liu Yuan
Emperor · Ancient
62.3Total
Tigranes the Great
Emperor · Ancient
73.6Total
Basic Information
Born
251
-140
Died
310
-55
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
Armenia
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Eastern
Middle Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
14.6
75.0
Political (20%)
72.0
85.3
Influence (20%)
69.0
73.4
Legacy (20%)
59.7
65.6
Leadership (15%)
72.0
82.8
Strategy (15%)
65.8
58.7
TOTAL
62.3
73.6
Liu Yuan — Complete Timeline
304 AD
Proclaimed himself King of HanPolitical Action◆ Major
Liu Yuan declared himself King of Han, reviving the Han dynasty name and establishing the Han Zhao kingdom in northern China. This marked the beginning of the Sixteen Kingdoms period.
Sixteen KingdomsHan ZhaoXiongnu
Impact: regional
307 AD
Battle of YeWar
Liu Yuan's forces captured the city of Ye from the Western Jin, a major victory that expanded Han Zhao territory and weakened Jin control in the north.
Sixteen KingdomsBattleWestern Jin
Impact: regional
Tigranes the Great — Complete Timeline
83 BC
Conquest of Syria and CiliciaWar
Tigranes conquered the remnants of the Seleucid Empire in Syria and Cilicia, extending his rule to the Mediterranean coast. He assumed the title 'King of Kings' and ruled an empire stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean.
Seleucid ConquestEmpire BuildingKing of Kings
Impact: regionalconstructive
77 BC
Foundation of TigranocertaCultural◆ Major
Tigranes the Great founded the city of Tigranocerta as his new capital, located in northern Mesopotamia. The city was built with a mixed population of deportees from conquered Greek cities and became a center of Hellenistic culture and trade.
City FoundationHellenismCapital
Impact: regionalconstructive
69 BC
Battle of TigranocertaWar
Tigranes was decisively defeated by a Roman army under Lucullus at the Battle of Tigranocerta. The Roman victory led to the capture of the capital and the collapse of Tigranes' empire, reducing Armenia to a client kingdom of Rome.
Roman-Armenian WarLucullusDefeat
Impact: regionaldestructive
66 BC
Submission to PompeyPolitical Action◆ Major
Tigranes submitted to the Roman general Pompey, who confirmed him as king of Armenia proper but stripped him of all conquered territories. Tigranes paid a large indemnity and became a Roman ally, retaining his throne but losing his empire.
Roman DiplomacyClient KingdomPompey
Impact: regional
Expert Analysis
Liu Yuan vs Tigranes the Great: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Liu Yuan (Emperor, Ancient era) and Tigranes the Great (Emperor, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Tigranes the Great holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 73 compared to Liu Yuan's 62. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Tigranes the GreatLeader
Mil: 75.0Pol: 85.3Inf: 73.4
73.6
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Liu Yuan
Mil: 14.6Pol: 72.0Inf: 69.0
62.3
+11.3 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
45
75
Win Rate
40
70
Expansion
55
85
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
35
65
Diplomacy
50
70
Economy
30
60
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
55
Global
15
60
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
40
65
Longevity
20
50
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
80
Stability
25
55
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
55
78
Tactics
50
72
Reform
30
60
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