Pai Tzu-li explained

Pai Tzu-li
Death Date:1937
Birth Place:Gansu
Death Place:Xinjiang
Allegiance: Republic of China
Serviceyears:1929–1937
Rank:General
Commands:General in the 36th Division (National Revolutionary Army)
Unit:36th Division (National Revolutionary Army)
Battles:Kumul Rebellion, Xinjiang War (1937)

Pai Tzu-li was a Chinese Muslim general of the 36th Division (National Revolutionary Army), who served under Generals Ma Zhongying and Ma Hushan. He was the secretary to Ma Zhongying and his age was estimated to be about 40.[1] He was then chief of staff to General Ma Hushan and persuaded him to attack Kashgar in 1937.[2]

On September 1, 1937, Pai withdrew to Karghalik at the head of the Tungan 1st brigade. On the 7th of September, Pai, along with Ma Ju-lung and Ma Hushan deserted their men and fled across the mountains to India.[3]

Pai was said to have been shot on the road by Ma Hushan, and did not reach India.[4]

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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. 309. 2010-06-28.
  2. 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. 142. 2010-06-28.
  3. 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. 144. 2010-06-28.
  4. 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. 310. 2010-06-28.