Sino-Burmese War
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Was a war between Qing China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma. The war consisted of a series of unsuccesful Chinese invasions of Burma.
Chronology
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Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the first of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
April 1766: In 1766, the Burmese forces, led by King Hsinbyushin, lifted the siege on their territory and pursued the invading Qing forces into Pu'er Prefecture. The Burmese army successfully defeated the Qing forces in Pu'er, marking a significant victory in the conflict between the two powers.
January 1766: The invasion force was led by the Qing Dynasty military commander Ming Rui and the Tai-Shan militias were commanded by local leaders such as Sao Hin. The siege of Kengtung was part of the Qing Dynasty's efforts to expand their control over the region and assert dominance over local rulers.
May 1766: Ne Myo Sithu was a Burmese military commander who left a reinforced garrison in all occupied regions in 1766. He returned to Ava, the capital of the Burmese Kingdom, in April of the same year. This event took place during the Qing Dynasty's rule over the territory.
April 1766: In 1766, the Burmese forces, led by King Hsinbyushin, lifted the siege on Kengtung and pursued the invading Chinese troops into Pu'er Prefecture. The Burmese army, known for their skilled tactics and military prowess, defeated the Chinese forces in Pu'er.
Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the third of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
October 1792: The war ended in Nepal with the latter accepting to become a tributary state of Qing.
January 1767: The Qing troops easily captured Bhamo in December 1766.
January 1767: The Chinese forces, led by General Mingrui, laid siege to the Burmese garrison at Kaungton in 1766 during the Qing Dynasty's military occupation of the territory. The Burmese defenders were led by General Maha Thiha Thura.
January 1768: Burmese commander Ne Myo Sithu retook the city of Bhamo.
February 1792: The army of Nepal leaves the monastery of Digarcha.
September 1792: In 1792, Nepalese troops under the command of King Rana Bahadur Shah launched a counterattack against the Qing forces led by General Chhewang Rinchhen, who were encamped at Jitpurfedi. This marked a significant event in the Nepal-Tibet conflict during the Qing Dynasty's military occupation of Tibet.
January 1793: The Qing forces marched along the banks of the Trishuli River until they reached Betrawati (city of Nukawot).
January 1768: In 1767, the Chinese army was defeated by the Konbaung Dynasty and the Chinese had to leave Burma.
January 1768: In 1767, the Burmese armies led by King Hsinbyushin invaded and occupied eight Chinese Shan States within Yunnan. This military action was part of Burma's expansionist policies in the region, leading to tensions with the Qing Dynasty of China.
January 1768: Wanmaw was occupied by Burma from 1767 to 1770.
January 1792: Nepali Mulkaji (prime minister) Damodar Pande attacked the Tibetan moneastery of Digarcha and captured it.
Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the second of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
3.1.Chinese Attack
Was the Chinese invasion of Burma in 1767.
November 1767: Qing general Mingrui's main army occupied the Shan states of Hsenwi and Hsipaw.
January 1768: Battle of Goteik Gorge: The Chinese victory cleared the way for the main Chinese army to Ava, the Burmese capital.
April 1768: They reached Singu on the Irrawaddy, 48 km north of Ava at the beginning of 1768.
3.2.Burmese counter-attack
Was the Burmese counterattack against the Chinese invasion of 1767.
April 1768: In early 1768 two Burmese armies led by Maha Thiha Thura and Ne Myo Sithu succeeded in retaking Hsenwi.
April 1768: The Battle of Maymyo in 1768 marked the end of the Third Qing Invasion of Burma, with the Konbaung Dynasty emerging victorious. The battle was a significant event in the conflict between the Qing Dynasty of China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma.
April 1768: The Battle of Maymyo in 1768 marked the end of the Third Qing Invasion of Burma, led by the Qing Dynasty of China. The battle was fought in March and resulted in the occupation of all regions by the Qing forces.
Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the last of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
November 1769: Three Chinese armies jointly attacked and captured Bhamo.
December 1769: This event took place in Burma (Myanmar) during the Konbaung Dynasty. The peace treaty was signed between Burmese and Chinese officers to end hostilities and establish peace in the region.
November 1769: In 1769, the Qing Dynasty, under the leadership of Emperor Qianlong, sent troops south to Shwenyaungbin where they constructed a large fortress. This military occupation was part of the Qing Dynasty's expansion efforts in the region.
December 1769: The Burmese armies attacked the Chinese fort of Shwenyaungbin, which fell after a fierce battle.
Selected Sources
Thet, K. (1962): History of Union of Burma, Yangon (Myanmar), pp. 310-314
