Battle of Toksun explained

Conflict:Battle of Toksun
Partof:Kumul Rebellion
Date:1933
Place:Toksun, Xinjiang
Result:Republic of China victory
Combatant1: Republic of China
Combatant2: Uighur Army
Commander1: Ma Zhongying
Ma Shih-ming
Commander2: Khoja Niyas Hajji
Strength1:36th Division unknown number of Chinese Muslim cavalry and foot soldiers
Strength2:Uighur Army
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Heavy casualties

The Battle of Toksun occurred in July 1933 when Khoja Niyas Hajji, a Uighur leader, defected with his forces to the newly enthroned government of Sheng Shicai. Khoja Niyas Hajji marched with his troops across Dawan Ch'eng and occupied Toksun, where the New 36th Division forces of General Ma Shih-ming achieved victory over Niyas Hajji's forces.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Warlords and Muslims in Chinese Central Asia: A Political History of Republican Sinkiang 1911–1949. Andrew D. W. Forbes. 1986. CUP Archive. Cambridge, England. 0-521-25514-7. 111. 2010-06-28.