250 Years History of the Turkic-Muslim Camp in Beijing

In the 18th century, the Manchu Qing dynasty (1616-1912) reached its peak under the reign of the sixth emperor Qianlong (1736-95). The empire’s advance into Central Asia during 1755-59, which resulted in the extermination of the Zhungars and the annexation of Eastern Turkistan oases, is acknowledged as the most symbolic demonstration of the Qing’s imperial might. The conquest of this region, today known as Xinjiang, created a unique situation between China and Central Asia, making it the recipient of much scholarly attention.