Battle of Toksun | |||||||
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Part of Kumul Rebellion | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Republic of China National Revolutionary Army | Uighur peasant Army | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ma Shih-ming | Khoja Niyas Hajji | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
36th Division (National Revolutionary Army) unknown amount of Chinese Muslim cavalry and footsoldiers | Uighur peasant Army | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy casualties |
The Battle of Toksun occurred in July 1933 when Khoja Niyas Hajji, a Uighur leader, defected with his forces to Gov. Sheng Shicai. He marched across Dawan Ch'eng and occupied Toksun, where the Chinese Muslim forces of Gen. Ma Shih-ming achieved victory over Niyas Hajji's forces.