Polity Chiefdom of Kokang

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Was a chiefdom and a Shan State in modern-day Myanmar.

Establishment

  • January 1740: The Chiefdom of Kokang was officially founded in 1739 by Yang Shien-tsai, marking the beginning of his reign. This territory is located in the green area on the map.

Chronology

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1. Ten Great Campaigns

Were a series of military campaigns launched by the Qing dynasty of China in the mid-late 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor.

1.1. Sino-Burmese War

Was a war between Qing China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma. The war consisted of a series of unsuccesful Chinese invasions of Burma.

1.1.1. Second invasion (Sino-Burmese War)

Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the third of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).

  • January 1768: Burmese commander Ne Myo Sithu retook the city of Bhamo.

1.1.2. Third Chinese invasion of Burma

Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the second of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).

1.1.2.1. Chinese Attack

Was the Chinese invasion of Burma in 1767.

  • November 1767: Qing general Mingrui's main army occupied the Shan states of Hsenwi and Hsipaw.
  • January 1768: Battle of Goteik Gorge: The Chinese victory cleared the way for the main Chinese army to Ava, the Burmese capital.

1.1.2.2. Burmese counter-attack

Was the Burmese counterattack against the Chinese invasion of 1767.

  • April 1768: In early 1768 two Burmese armies led by Maha Thiha Thura and Ne Myo Sithu succeeded in retaking Hsenwi.

Disestablishment

  • January 1841: In 1840, Yang Guohua was given the title "the Hereditable Magistrate of Guogan County" by the Chinese Qing dynasty.

Selected Sources

  • Thet, K. (1962): History of Union of Burma, Yangon (Myanmar), pp. 310-314