Qing China renames the conquered region of …
Years: 1884 - 1884
Qing China renames the conquered region of Kashgaria, establishing Xinjiang ("new frontier") as a province in 1884 and formally applying onto it the political system of China proper.
For the first time, the name "Xinjiang" replaces old historical names such as "Western Regions", "Chinese Turkestan", "Eastern Turkestan", "Uyghuristan", "Kashgaria", "Uyghuria", "Alter Sheher" and "Yetti Sheher".
Locations
Groups
- Muslims, Sunni
- Chinese Empire, Qing (Manchu) Dynasty
- Kokand (Quqon), Khanate of
- Russian Empire
- Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland)
- Kashgaria
Topics
- Great Game, The
- Dungan Revolt, Hui Minorities' War, or Muslim Rebellion in China
- Chinese Rebellion & Reaction 1864-75
