The story of the last great nomadic empire’s fall - and the Qing’s ruthless imperial vision for a New Frontier.

Time Period Covered:

1739-1759 CE

Major Historical Figures:

The Great Qing Empire:

The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796]

General Bandi [d. 1755]

Hojs, Hakim Beg of Ush

Dzungar Khanate:

Galdan Tseren [r. 1727–1745]

Tsewang Dorji Namjal [blinded 1750]

Lama Darja [r. 1750-52]

Dawaci, self-declared Hong Taiji, [r.1752-55]

Amursana [d. 1757]