Revolt of the Three Feudatories
The Revolt of the Three Feudatories, (Chinese: 三藩之亂; pinyin: Sānfān zhī luàn) also known as the Rebellion of Wu Sangui, was a rebellion in China lasting from 1673 to 1681, during the early reign of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1912). The revolt was led by the three lords of the fiefdoms in Yunnan, Guangdong and Fujian provinces against the Qing central government. These hereditary titles had been given to prominent Han Chinese defectors who had helped the Manchu conquer China during the transition from Ming to Qing. The feudatories were supported by Zheng Jing's Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which sent forces to invade Mainland China. Additionally, minor Han military figures, such as Wang Fuchen and the Chahar Mongols, also revolted against Qing rule. After the last remaining Han resistance had been put down, the former princely titles were abolished.
| Revolt of the Three Feudatories | ||||||||||
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Wu Sangui (center) was one of the three rebel leaders | ||||||||||
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| Belligerents | ||||||||||
| Qing Dynasty |
Wu Sangui Shang Zhixin Geng Jingzhong |
Chinggisid Chahar Mongol Zheng's Taiwan Other rebels Tiandihui | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | ||||||||||
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Kangxi Emperor Giyesu Yolo Shang Kexi |
Wu Sangui Wu Shifan Geng Jingzhong (1674–76) Shang Zhixin(1676–79) |
Borni (Burni) Abunai Lubuzung Zheng Jing | ||||||||
| Strength | ||||||||||
| 400,000 |
Wu Sangui: 200,000 Shang Zhixin: 100,000 Geng Jingzhong: 200,000 |
Chahar Mongols: 10,000 Zheng Jing: 10,000 Wang Fuchen: Several thousands Sun Yanling/Kong Sizhen: 10,000 | ||||||||