About Ma Qianling
Lived 1826 – 1910 (aged 83–84). Ma Qianling was a Chinese military personnel.
Ma Qianling (, Xiao'erjing: ; 1826–1910) was a Chinese Muslim General who defected to the Qing Dynasty in 1872 during the Dungan revolt along with his superior General Ma Zhanao and General Ma Haiyan. He then assisted General Zuo Zongtang in crushing the rebel Muslims. In 1877 he and Ma Zhanao expelled Muslim rebels who refused to give up the fight from the hills around Hezhou. His four sons were, Ma Fucai, Ma Fulu, Ma Fushou, and Ma Fuxiang. His grandsons were Ma Hongbin and Ma Hongkui. He had three wives, one was a Muslim convert. His sons Ma Fulu and Ma Fuxiang inherited his army.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ma Qianling?
Chinese general
When was Ma Qianling born?
Ma Qianling was born in 1826 in Linxia County.
When did Ma Qianling die?
Ma Qianling died in 1910.
What was Ma Qianling's occupation?
Ma Qianling was a military personnel.
What nationality was Ma Qianling?
Ma Qianling was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ma Qianling. https://biography.guide/ma-qianling/
MLA: "Ma Qianling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ma-qianling/.
Chicago: "Ma Qianling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ma-qianling/.
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