Prince of Anhua Rebellion
- When
- 1510
- Where
- Ningxia frontier region
- Episodes
- 1
In May 1510, Prince of Anhua Zhu Zhifan rebelled in Ningxia against eunuch Liu Jin's tax enforcement. The uprising lasted 18 days before Qiu Yue captured Zhu Zhifan, ending the conflict with minimal fighting.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Zhu Zhifan, Prince of Anhua, was based in Ningxia, a frontier military region. In 1510, eunuch Liu Jin, holding significant power under the Zhengde Emperor, sent officials to enforce tax increases on military households, provoking local discontent.
Uprising. On 12 May 1510, Zhu Zhifan invited senior officials to a banquet and declared a campaign against Liu Jin. He issued a proclamation framing the rebellion as a defense of the dynasty against a treacherous eunuch, distributing it throughout the area.
People involved
- Zhu Zhifan · Prince of Anhua and rebel leader
- Liu Jin · Influential court eunuch and target of the rebellion
- Qiu Yue · Loyalist commander who captured the rebel leader
Sources
- Prince of Anhua rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Zhu Zhifan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-06
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