Asia PacificEvent

Dartsedo Storm in Kangding

When
1701
Where
Kangding (Dartsedo)
Episodes
1

In 1701, Manchu forces captured Kangding, known as Dartsedo, during the Battle of Dartsedo. This military action resolved a sovereignty dispute between Tibet and the Qing dynasty over the city.

Episodes

  1. 1701 · Kangding (Dartsedo)Battle of Dartsedo

    Manchu forces captured Kangding by storm in 1701, resolving a sovereignty dispute between Tibet and the Qing.

Background and detail

Geopolitical Context. Kangding, also referred to as Dartsedo, is a county-level city in Sichuan province. It sits on the Zheduo River and has historically marked the border between the Kham region of Tibet and the Sichuan region.

Sovereignty Dispute. A dispute regarding sovereignty over the city existed between Tibet and the Qing dynasty. The conflict was resolved in 1701 when Manchu forces took the city by storm during the Battle of Dartsedo.

People involved

Sources

  1. Kangding Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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