Emin Khoja, the local ruler of Turfan, offered his assistance during this event, which was the culmination of the first two of the Ten Great Campaigns.
In a 2005 book, Yale University historian Peter Perdue argued that this event was systematic and deliberate, as evidenced by his translation of orders to "show no mercy at all to these rebels" and "[save] only the old and weak." To celebrate the success of this event, the Puning Temple was built in the summer capital of Chengde, which included the world's largest wooden statue of Avalokiteshvara. Zhao Hui ambushed Amursana's camp in a night ambush in the Battle of (*) Oroi-Jalatu, after which this event was greatly accelerated. Emin Khoja, the local ruler of Turfan, offered his assistance during this event, which was the culmination of the first two of the Ten Great Campaigns. The population of Xinjiang dropped almost 80% after this event, which opened up Xinjiang to Han and Manchu settlers. For 10 points, name this mass extermination of a people by Qing Dynasty forces during the reign of Qianlong.
In a 2005 book, Yale University historian Peter Perdue argued that this event was systematic and deliberate, as evidenced by his translation of orders to "show no mercy at all to these rebels" and "[save] only the old and weak."
Dzungar genocide [or Zhunga'er miezu; be generous and accept Dzungar-Qing War, Pacification of Dzungaria, or anything that mentions the Dzungar people; prompt on Qing conquest of Xinjiang before "Xinjiang" is mentioned; prompt on Ten Great Campaigns before mention] 