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
Part of Kumul Rebellion
Date1933
Location
Result Republic of China victory
Belligerents

Republic of China (1912–1949) Republic of China

Uighur Army
Commanders and leaders
Republic of China (1912–1949) Ma Zhongying
Republic of China (1912–1949) 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 edit

  1. ^ 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.