Ma Xiang
Chinese warlord and bandit leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ma Xiang (died c. 188) was a self-declared Emperor of China, Yellow Turban rebel, warlord, and bandit leader who lived in the late 2nd century. Although operating after the main Yellow Turban Rebellion had been defeated, Ma proved highly successful in leading a large insurgency in the western Han Empire of China. At the peak of his power, he controlled most of the northern Yi Province before being defeated and killed by Han loyalist Jia Long.
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Ma Xiang | |
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Native name | 馬相 |
Born | Liang Province |
Died | c. 188 Yi Province |
Allegiance | Yellow Turban rebels |
Years of service | ?–188 |
Rank | Self-declared Emperor of China |
Commands held | Yellow Turbans of Yi Province |
Battles/wars | Late Yellow Turban Rebellion |
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