The story of the last great nomadic empire’s fall - and the Qing’s ruthless imperial vision for a New Frontier.
Time Period Covered:
1739-1759 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Great Qing Empire:
The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796]
General Bandi [d. 1755]
Hojs, Hakim Beg of Ush
Dzungar Khanate:
Galdan Tseren [r. 1727–1745]
Tsewang Dorji Namjal [blinded 1750]
Lama Darja [r. 1750-52]
Dawaci, self-declared Hong Taiji, [r.1752-55]
Amursana [d. 1757]
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#297 - Qing 32: Tea, Trade, & Thunder
The Qing conquest of Dzungaria did not begin with any kind of
cannon-fire or musketry. Instead, it began like many wars end: with a
funeral.
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