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Xu Shiheng
Xu Shiheng (; ; died 1789) was a general in the Qing dynasty. Biography Early career Xu, a Hui people, Hui Muslim from Xindu, Chengdu, Xindu, Chengdu, took part in the Imperial martial art exams and later served in the wars in Tibet and Taiwan. Originally served as a mounted cavalry soldier, he was awarded to the position of Bazong (7th rank General) of the Green Standard Army, before getting promoted to the position of Shoubei (5th rank General) a few years later. In 1771, the second Jinchuan campaigns took place as the Qing sought to suppress the ethnic rebellion in the territory; Xu Shiheng was dispatched to the frontline, where he gained fame with his military achievements, thus promoted him to the Peacock rank (3rd General) of Lieutenant-General. After Jinchuan was pacified in 1776, Xu won promotion to the rank of 2nd General in Tengchong, Tengyue in Yunnan before becoming the General of Weining Yi, Hui, and Miao Autonomous County, Weining in Guizhou. In 1787, a Lin Shuan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baturu
Baturu (Manchu language, Manchu: ''baturu''; ) was an official title of China's Qing dynasty, awarded to commanders and soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield. In Manchu, ''baturu'' means "warrior" or "brave." It is originally from the Mongolian language, Mongolian word ''baghatur, baγatur'', which has the same meaning. At the beginning of the Qing dynasty, only Manchu people, Manchu and Mongol soldiers were permitted to receive the title. During the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor, Han Chinese, Han soldiers started to receive the title. Beginning in the reign of the Xianfeng Emperor, civilians and foreigners were permitted to receive the title as well. Recipients *Bao Chao *Cheng Xueqi *William Mesny *Oboi *Song Qing (Qing dynasty), Song Qing *Frederick Townsend Ward *Xiang Rong *Zeng Guofan *Zhang Guoliang *Dong Fuxiang- "Arhanga-Baturu"(阿爾杭阿巴圖魯) References Military history of the Qing dynasty Military awards and decorations of China Titles {{China-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
