Battle of Toksun
The Battle of Toksun (Chinese: 托克遜戰役) 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]
Battle of Toksun | |||||||
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Part of Kumul Rebellion | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Uighur Army | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ma Zhongying Ma Shih-ming | Khoja Niyas Hajji | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
36th Division unknown number of Chinese Muslim cavalry and foot soldiers | Uighur Army | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy casualties |
References
- Andrew D. W. Forbes (1986). Warlords and Muslims in Chinese Central Asia: A Political History of Republican Sinkiang 1911–1949. Cambridge, England: CUP Archive. p. 111. ISBN 0-521-25514-7. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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