About Abdullah Bughra
Abdullah Bughra was a politician.
Abdullah Bughra (; ; after 1901 - April 16, 1934) was a Uyghur emir of the First East Turkestan Republic. He was the younger brother of Muhammad Amin Bughra and older brother of Emir Nur Ahmad Jan Bughra. He commanded Uyghur and Kirghiz forces during the Battle of Kashgar against the Chinese Muslim 36th Division (National Revolutionary Army). The Chinese Muslims were loyal to the Chinese government and wanted to crush the Turkic Muslim Uyghurs and Kirghiz in revenge for the Kizil massacre. He also had Afghan bodyguards protecting him. He was killed in 1934 at Yarkand by Chinese Muslim troops under general Ma Zhancang. All of Abdullah's fighters were killed, but his body was never found, which later gave rise to speculations about his fate.
Several sources state that Abdullah's head was cut off after he was killed and sent to Id Kah Mosque to be put on display.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abdullah Bughra?
Uighur leader
When was Abdullah Bughra born?
Abdullah Bughra was born in Hotan.
When did Abdullah Bughra die?
Abdullah Bughra died in Yarkant County.
What was Abdullah Bughra's occupation?
Abdullah Bughra was a politician.
What nationality was Abdullah Bughra?
Abdullah Bughra's recorded nationality: First East Turkestan Republic, Uyghurs.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdullah Bughra. https://biography.guide/abdullah-bughra/
MLA: "Abdullah Bughra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abdullah-bughra/.
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