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]