Ma Zhanhai
Encyclopedia
Ma Zhanhai was a Chinese Muslim
Battalion Commander who was killed in action during the Qinghai Tibet War
which was part of the Sino-Tibetan War
. He served in Ma Bufang
's Qinghai
army.
Hui people
The Hui people are an ethnic group in China, defined as Chinese speaking people descended from foreign Muslims. They are typically distinguished by their practice of Islam, however some also practice other religions, and many are direct descendants of Silk Road travelers.In modern People's...
Battalion Commander who was killed in action during the Qinghai Tibet War
Qinghai Tibet War
The Qinghai–Tibet War was a conflict which took place within the Sino-Tibetan War. The Dalai Lama wanted to expand the original conflict which was taking place between the Tibetan army and Liu Wenhui in Xikang, to attack Qinghai. Using a dispute over a monastery in Yushu in Qinghai as an excuse in...
which was part of the Sino-Tibetan War
Sino-Tibetan War
The Sino–Tibetan War occurred in 1930–1932 when the Tibetan army under the 13th Dalai Lama invaded Xikang and Yushu in Qinghai in a dispute over monasteries. The Ma clique warlord Ma Bufang secretly sent a telegram to the Sichuan warlord Liu Wenhui, and the leader of the Republic of China, Chiang...
. He served in Ma Bufang
Ma Bufang
Ma Bufang was a prominent Muslim Ma clique warlord in China during the Republic of China era, ruling the northwestern province of Qinghai. His rank was Lieutenant-general...
's Qinghai
Qinghai
Qinghai ; Oirat Mongolian: ; ; Salar:) is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after Qinghai Lake...
army.