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Gaochang or Karahoja (Uyghur: قاراھوجا, romanized: Qarahoja, Қарахоҗа; Chinese: 高昌; pinyin: Gāochāng), is the only district and the seat of the oasis city

Gaochang (Chinese: 高昌; pinyin: Gāochāng; Old Uyghur: Qocho), also called Khocho, Karakhoja, Qara-hoja, Kara-Khoja or Karahoja (قاراغوجا in Uyghur), was

Yar-Khoto (Jiaohe, 10 km or 6.2 mi to the west of modern Turpan) to Qocho (Gaochang, 30 km or 19 mi to the southeast of Turpan) and to Turpan itself. Historically

Jushi Qianwangting (Royal Court of Anterior/Nearer Jushi) [Later Han] Gaochang Jun [Jin] Xi Zhou [Tang] Yarkhoto [modern name]. Aurel Stein has suggested

Qocho or Kara-Khoja (Chinese: 高昌回鶻; pinyin: Gāochāng Huíhú; lit. 'Gaochang Uyghurs'), also known as Idiqut ("holy wealth"; "glory"; "lord of fortune")

was turned into a province. Based in Huiyuan City (惠远城; 惠遠城; now Huiyuan Town, Huocheng County), in the Qing delineated greater Xinjiang region in the

Railway. There are passenger stations in Karamay itself and in Wuwu New Town (五五新镇街道), south of central Karamay. Karamay–Tacheng Railway (under construction

gorge of the Kaidu River. The main settlements linked by the pass are the town of Yanqi in the Yanqi Hui Autonomous County to the north and the city of

policemen died and another 16 were injured. On 10 August 2008, in the oasis town of Kuqa, a series of explosions and shootings were reported. The explosions

an archaeological site located about 115 km (71 mi) north of modern Niya Town on the southern edge of the Tarim Basin in modern-day Xinjiang, China. The

Kunlun Mountains connecting the now-deserted town of Kangxiwar in the Karakash River valley to the town of Pusha in the Pusha Jilga valley (36°23′00″N

square miles (2,600 km2) per annum. To mitigate the desertification, the town of Dunhuang has placed severe limitations on immigration, and has also placed

Highway 312 The planned area is 32 square kilometers. Xinxing contains 3 towns and 1 core area: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang Time)

G219 highway, it is between the village of Mazar in Kargilik County and the town of Xaidulla in Hotan County near the boundary of the two counties. Western

extremists that occurred on February 28, 2012, in Yecheng, Xinjiang, a remote town situated about 150 miles from China's border with Pakistan. Details of the

the peace and stability of relevant countries and regions." In Turfan's town of Lukchun the attack on 26 June 2013 was congratulated by the Turkistan

Zhōngguó zuìběi de túnkěn zhòngdì). Beitun contains 3 subdistricts and 3 towns: As a terminus of the Kuytun–Beitun Railway, Beitun is an important transportation

from Aksu city (Akesu) to Aral city. Aral contains three subdistricts, 15 towns, a township, and two township-equivalent regions: The city has an administrative

Putao (Chinese: 葡萄) is a town of Gaochang District, Turpan, Xinjiang, China. As of 2020[update], it has three residential communities and five villages

defeated the Tibetans and Karluks, taking Gaochang. Not long after the Tibetans attacked Yushu, a fortified town 560 li east of Kucha. They were besieged

Singh, after whom Quaid Post was renamed to Bana Top Dafdar, westernmost town in Trans-Karakoram Tract India-China Border Roads List of extreme points

the home of Changji University. Changji is made up of 6 subdistricts, 8 towns, 1 township, and 1 ethnic township. Changji is served by China National

intervening prefectural government. Shuanghe contains 1 subdistrict, 5 towns, and 1 township-equivalent region: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe

Production and Construction Corps (XPCC). Huyanghe contains 1 subdistrict, 1 town, 1 core area, and 3 township-equivalent regions: Locals in Xinjiang frequently

7 July to another facility belonging to Early Light, 30 km away in Baitu town. The Baitu factory is now reported to be a Uyghur enclave, with, sporting

leader group with the 6th Division. Wujiaqu contains 3 subdistricts, 3 towns, and 1 township-equivalent region. As of 2015, 89,695 (96.4%) of the 93

commonly called "the territory of five cities." After the pacification of Gāochāng in the fourteenth year of the zhēnguān era (640), before, the Tíng Prefecture

settlement of the 28th Regiment has been named Boghux Town (博古其镇), and that of the 30th Regiment, Shuangfeng Town (双丰镇). Both are under the administration of Tiemenguan

Xinjiang, a region in which there is ongoing conflict. One suspect was from the town of Lukun in Shanshan County, the location of an attack in June 2013 in which

Yutian/Keriya County, is part of Kunyu. Kunyu contains 1 subdistrict, 5 towns, and 1 township-equivalent region: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe

November 1992.[citation needed] Fukang is made up of 3 subdistricts, 4 towns, 1 township, and 2 ethnic townships. In 2007, Fukang City's GDP was 4.822

was relocated to a larger facility about 100 km to the east, outside the town of Ulugqat, which is about 1,000 m lower in elevation. In the first eleven

and has a population of around 80,000. Kokdala contains 2 subdistricts, 5 towns, and 1 core area: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang

which was denied. In 501, the King of Gaochang, Ma Ru (馬儒) was overthrown and killed, and the people of Gaochang appointed Qu Jia (麴嘉) as their king. Qu

from the Southern Xinjiang railway. Tumxuk contains 3 subdistricts and 14 towns: Tumxuk (usually spelled Tumshuq) is a well known archaeological site for

around 11 pm (1500 GMT) they kidnapped two Uyghur goat shepherds in the town of Kuoshi Tage (Qoshtagh) and forced the shepherds to act as their guides

Second Ürümqi-Jinghe Railways. Wusu is divided into 5 subdistricts, 10 towns, 5 townships, and 2 ethnic townships. Others Ganjia Lake Ranch (甘家湖牧场) (گەنجاخۇ

Muslim rebellion that began in June 1864 when a group of Dungans in the small town of Kucha set fire to a marketplace and began killing those whom they considered

Kucha, Korla, through the Iron Gate Pass, then Karasahr, Jiaohe, Turpan, Gaochang and Kumul to Anxi. The southern Tarim route ran from Kashgar through Yarkant

north-west of Urumchi, the capital of Xinjiang. Hutubi County is made up of 6 towns and 1 ethnic township. Hutubi is served by China National Highway 312, the

city. In 1974, Shihezi became a city. Shihezi contains 5 subdistricts, 2 towns, and a township-equivalent region: Nowadays textile and food industries

learnt of the imminent arrival of relief troops, and so stormed the rebel town and brought the rebellion to an end. By Giuseppe Castiglione. Battle of Qurman

The Pamiri languages are descended from various Scythian languages. The town of Tashkurgan was the capital of the Sarikol Kingdom (色勒庫爾) in the Pamir

Xahiri 吐鲁番市 Tǔlǔfān Shì (6504 / TRP) Gaochang District قاراھوجا رايونى‎ Qarahoja Rayoni Karahoja Rayoni 高昌区 Gāochāng Qū 650402 GCX Shanshan County پىچان

was achieved in 1954. On the Soviet side, the railway reached the border town of Druzhba (Dostyk) in 1959. On the Chinese side, however, the westward construction

2002 census, it has a population of 90,000. Mori County is made up of 4 towns, 6 townships, and 1 ethnic township. Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe

was a much stronger place. On 6 November it surrendered. The garrison left town in marching order with their weapons. It appeared that they might be planning

the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The county seat is in the town of Jëlilyüzi. Yining County does not include the adjacent city of Yining

Jeminay town. The Kazakh settlement across the border is Maykapshagay near Zaysan in East Kazakhstan Region. Jeminay County is divided into 4 towns, 3 townships

People's Government, the original Dongmahalla Township was renamed Dongmahalla Town. 2. In 2013, with the approval of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's

(博湖; Bóhú), an abbreviation of "Bosten Lake". Bohu County is made up of 2 towns and 5 townships. Other: XPCC 25th Regiment Farm (兵团二十五团, 25-تۇەن مەيدانى)

the district's main urban area. Orku District contains 1 subdistrict and 1 town: China National Highway 217 Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang

Pamir is around Yashil Kul on the Gunt River. The Sarez Pamir is around the town of Murghab, Tajikistan. The Khargush Pamir is south of Lake Karakul. There

She gave birth to his son Yakub Beg in 1820. Yakub Beg was born in the town of Pskent, in the Khanate of Kokand (now in Uzbekistan). At a young age,

According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 130,000. Near the town of Jimsar are the ruins of the ancient city of Beiting (Chinese: 北庭; pinyin:

Karamay District Dushanzi District Baijiantan District Orku District Turpan Gaochang District Toksun County Shanshan County Kumul / Hami Yizhou District Yiwu

2020 census, it has a population of 49,696. Wenquan County is made up of 3 towns and 3 townships. Hoh Tohoi Breeding Stock Farm (呼和托哈种畜场) (ᠬᠥᠬᠡᠲᠣᠬᠣᠢ ᠡᠭᠦᠯᠳᠡᠷ

2002 census, it has a population of 210,000. The county seat is in Shanshan Town. The county is named after the ancient Shanshan Kingdom, although the kingdom

2,554 hours of bright sunshine annually. Jinghe County is made up of 4 towns and 1 township. Others: Akqi Farm (阿合其农场, ئاقچى دېھقانچىلىق مەيدانى, ᠠᠬᠠᠴᠢ

population of 70,000. The postcode is 836600. Burqin County is divided into 4 towns, 2 townships, and 1 ethnic township. Burqin County is located in the northernmost

population of 80,000. The Postcode is 836700. Habahe County is divided into 4 towns and 3 townships. Others: XPCC 185th Regiment Farm (兵团一八五团) (185-تۇەن مەيدانى)

nomadic nature, the towns of Moghulistan fell into decline during their rule, if they managed to remain occupied at all. Aside from the towns, which were at

about 25–30 km (16–19 mi) southwest of the town of Yanqi. The Yanqi Hui Autonomous County is made up of 4 towns and 4 townships: Others: Wangjiazhuang Pasture

census, it has a population of 150,000. Nilka County is divided into 5 towns, 5 townships, and 1 ethnic township. Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe

census, it had a population of 189,102. Zhaosu County is divided into 6 towns, 1 township, and 3 ethnic townships. Others: 74th Regiment of the XPCC (兵团七十四团)

of 90,000.[when?] The Postcode is 834500. Yumin County is divided into 4 towns, 4 townships. Others Baiyanghe Tree Farm (白杨河林场) (تېرەكتى ئورمانچىلىق مەيدانى)

of 200,000.[when?] China National Highway 312 Shawan is divided into 9 towns, 3 townships. Others: Bortünggi Ranch (博尔通古牧场) (بورتۈڭگى چارۋىچىلىق مەيدانى)

People's Government, it was renamed the original Almali Township to Almali Town. 2. On July 13, 2016, with the approval of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous

county-level city was renamed Yizhou District. Xingxingxia (Singsingsia) town (星星峡镇) is located on the border with Gansu. On February 4, 2021, the city

80,000. The seat of Fuyun County is in Ku Ertix Town. The Koktokay National Geopark is in Koktokay Town. The postal code of Fuyun County is 836100. The

2002[update] census it had a population of 170,000. The county seat is the old town of Manas, located on the Manas River just east of Shihezi. Manass has been

2002 census, it has a population of 60,000. Hoxud County is made up of 3 towns, 3 townships, and 1 ethnic township. Others: Qingshuihe Farm (清水河农场, چىڭسىخوزا

81667°E / 44.20000; 87.81667). Midong District contains 7 subdistricts, 5 towns, 1 township and 1 ethnic township: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe

Prefecture. In the Han Dynasty, it was a component of Shule, a significant town on the historic Silk Road, and continues to thrive in trade and business

been reached in 1954. On the Soviet side, the railway reached the border town of Druzhba (Dostyk) (whose names, both Russian and Kazakh, mean 'friendship')

submitted to the Tang dynasty. On 19 September 640 Hou Junji of Tang conquered Gaochang and set up Xi Prefecture (西州) in its place. Xi Prefecture became the seat

cultivation than any other town he had passed. Maize seemed to be the major crop but rice was also grown. There was a small Chinese town, about 400 yards (370 m)

county-level city separate from Huocheng County. The county includes 6 towns, 2 townships, and 1 ethnic township. In agriculture, the local population

very low and chiefly falls in summer. Bole is made up of 5 subdistricts, 4 towns and 1 township. Others: Aral Tohoi Pasture (阿热勒托海牧场, ئارالتوخا چارۋىچىلىق

planned community with a shape of a ba gua. Tekes County is divided into 5 towns, 1 township, and 2 ethnic townships. Others: Tekes County Horse Herding

banks of Kelan River. Altay City is divided into four subdistricts, five towns, five townships, and one ethnic township. Others Qaraghash Ranch (Chinese:

practices. The administrative divisions of Yining include eight subdistricts, 4 towns, and 5 townships: The city's nominal GDP was approximately 20.9 billion

headquarters on the airport property. Xinshi District contains 17 subdistricts, 1 town and 4 townships: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang Time)

County's population left for the Soviet Union. Yumin County is divided into 2 towns, 4 townships. Other: Chaghantoqay Ranch (察汗托海牧场, چاغانتوقاي چارۋىچىلىق مەيدانى

'Tuokesu' County (托克蘇縣) to 'Xinhe' County (新和縣). Xinhe County administered 4 towns, 4 townships and 4 other areas: The economy is based on agriculture and

construction as of 2017) will serve Emin County. Emin County is divided into 6 towns, 3 townships, and 2 ethnic townships. Others Erzhihe Ranch (Quyghansu) (二支河牧场)

Awat County to Aral City's administration. Awat County is made up of seven towns, two townships and one other area: As of 1999, 81.59% of the population

Kazakh-Chinese border near Tacheng Tacheng is divided into 3 subdistricts, 2 towns, 3 townships, and 1 ethnic township, Others Bozdaq Farm (博孜达克农场, بوزداق

known as Qapqal, thus giving the county its name. Qapqal administered 7 towns, 5 townships, and 1 ethnic township. 169th Regiment of the XPCC (兵团六十九团)

district seat of government is the town of the same name (Dabancheng Town). The name means 'Pass City'. Just south of the town is a low pass on the road from

acres (165,700 mu) of cultivated land in Bugur. Luntai County includes 4 towns and 7 townships. Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang Time)

north, Yiwu Town (伊吾镇, the county seat), Weizi Xia Township (苇子峡乡) and Laomao Hu Town (淖毛湖镇). As of the 1920s, the area of today's Yiwu town was referred

Charklik or Charkhlik (Chinese: 卡克里克) is an archaeological site named after the town of Charkhlik (Qakilik), in Ruoqiang (Qakilik) County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous

county people's government relocated to the town of Tokezak, marking the establishment of the new county town. In 2013, Awat Township (Awati; ئاۋات يېزىسى

urban area in the world is also in the county. Ürümqi County contains 3 towns and 3 townships: Locals in Xinjiang frequently observe UTC+6 (Xinjiang Time)

was established. In 2012, Araltobe Township was made a town. Qinggil County is divided into 5 towns, 3 townships. Qinggil County has forests as well as coal

controlled trade routes, and raided and subjugated oases and outposts such as Gaochang. They are said to have shown the signs of "both an early state and a chiefdom"

married to the ethnic Han regent Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei. The Kingdom of Gaochang was made out of ethnic Han colonists and ruled by the Han people Qu family

had a population of 230,000. The county seat is the city of Yengisar, a town well known among the local Uyghurs for its handmade knives. The finely-tuned

western region, while the central region around Turpan was controlled by Gaochang, remnants of a state (Northern Liang) that once ruled part of what is now

population of 62,100 (as of 2010 Census). It has eight towns and townships and seven farms; Hoboksar Town is the county seat. The name Hoboksar (Ховогсайр)

incident at a farmer's market in the county. Maralbexi County includes 4 towns (بازىرى / 镇), 8 townships (يېزىسى / 乡): Bachu is served by the Southern

The county has a town and five townships, six communities and 25 villages under its jurisdiction in 2018, its county seat is Akqi Town. The county has

creating what it called a "major export hub". Hejing County includes 8 towns and 4 townships. Other: XPCC 21st Regiment Farm (兵团二十一团) Hejing is served

Telescope, or QTT for short. The chosen site for the facility is in Banjiegou Town, Qitai County. Upon completion, the sensitivity of 110 m antenna is about

as Gumo 姑墨 [Ku-mo]. The ancient capital town of Nan ("Southern Town") was likely well south of the present town. During the Han dynasty, Gumo is described

Tuyugou Service Area G312 – Turpan, Gaochang, Flaming Mountains G7 and G30 Turpan section is under construction Gaochang District, Turpan, Xinjiang Service

the town's government started operation. On May 26, 2014, Gulbagh (Gulebage), then a township, was made a town. Xayar County included seven towns, four

is bordered to the south by Yuli County. Toksun County is divided into 7 towns (بازىرى / 镇) and 1 township (يېزىسى / 乡): Irrigation in the county is well-developed

Village, Lixin Village, Gaogui Village, Chapei Village, Yongfu Village, Gaochang Village, Qilin Village, Hengpu Village, Shuitan Village, Huanglong Village

Qirmish Ata Mazar is located in a mountain valley 61 km west of Onsu county town, in Aqsu prefecture. Missall, Siegmund; Abliz, Abdulla; Halik, Ümüt; Thevs

and to the south by Ngari Prefecture in Tibet. The county seat is in the town of Niya, which is often referred to by the county name (Minfeng) as well

(Tieremu) Township became Terim Town. On July 24, 2015, Yekshenbebazar (Yekexian Baibazha) was changed from a township to a town. Dawakol (Dawakun) National

located in the southern part of the county. Kargilik County contains 6 towns and 15 townships. Kargilik County's economy is based on agriculture and

The oasis town of Qiemo or Cherchen (Uyghur: چەرچەن, Чәрчән, Chinese: 且末; pinyin: Qiěmò; Uighur: Qarqan, also spelled Charchan) is the capital of Qiemo

and the Qoltagh (却勒塔格山; Quèlètǎgé Shān). Baicheng County administered 4 towns and 10 townships The county's economy is based on agriculture and produces

home-based religious schools for eighty-six students. The county includes 3 towns and 12 townships. As of 1885[update], there was about 85,400 acres (555

also the name of the central town (Chinese: 库车镇), located in the easternmost area of Kuqa City. It is the second largest town of Aksu Prefecture. It has

western and eastern branches of the khaganate. Xuanzang visited the oasis town, famous for its melons, the first of a string of oases supplied by the Tian

On April 3, 2015, Aqal (ئاچال Aqiale, Achal), then a township, was made a town. According to research presented in The Diplomat, Xinjiang Nuodun Garment

largest county-level division in the country. The county seat is in Ruoqiang Town. This is the location which less-detailed maps will label as "Ruoqiang".

2002 census, it has a population of 60,000. The county seat is at Qiemo Town. "Qiemo (W-G: Ch'ieh-mo) 且末 = modern Cherchen (Chinese: 车尔臣) or Charchan

Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It is based at the Keriya Town, and is separate from Hotan County, which is another county in the same prefecture

Government was established. In May 2010, Shahidulla (Xaidula/Saitula) was made a town. On the night of December 28, 2011, Koxtag (Kuoshi Tage) in Pishan was the

the region came under the control of the Uyghurs of the Khaganate and Gaochang / Qocho. There is little information about the Ürümqi area during the time

census[update] had a population of 230,000. Qitai County's county seat is in Qitai Town. Gucheng Township is nearby. There are several theories regarding the origin

Tuanjie was upgraded from a township to a town. In 2018, Xingping was upgraded from a township to a town. The county is bordered to the northeast by

spruce, Populus euphratica, snow lotus, etc. Fuhai County is divided into 3 towns and 3 townships. Others: Prefecture Farm 1 (地区一农场) (ئالتاي ۋىلايەتلىك بىرىنچى

Hotan City. In 2012, Hanerik (Han'airike) was changed from a township into a town and Uzunsho (Wuzongxiao) township was established. On 28 July 2013, an incident

two towns, nine townships and one state-owned farm, eight communities and 34 villages under its jurisdiction in 2017, its county seat is Wuqia Town. It

official Sucheng and his son. The Manchu Emperor ordered that the Uyghur rebel town be massacred, the Qing forces enslaved all the Uyghur children and women

(Uyghur: خوتەن, romanized: Xoten; Chinese: 和田; pinyin: Hétián) is a major oasis town in southwestern Xinjiang, an autonomous region in Northwestern China. The

Shaanxi and Gansu moved to the west of the town, and the west of the town gradually became an important military town. After 1883, Kazakh herdsmen from Altay

only Tajik (Pamiri) autonomous county in China. During the Han dynasty, the town of Tashkurgan was known as Puli (Chinese: 蒲犁; pinyin: Púlí); during the Tang

Grand Coordinator (新疆巡撫). The Ili Garrison General was based in Huiyuan Town. Yita Circuit (伊塔道) was formed in Ili and Tacheng in 1888, as a subdivision

with towns and townships. In 2012, Zawa (Zhawa) was changed from a township into a town. In 2013, Kuya (Kuiya) was changed from a township into a town. On

has five towns, six townships, one ethnic township, and five other township-level divisions under its jurisdiction. The county seat is Akto Town. The county

oasis town archaeological site where Buddhist shrines and texts were discovered is located in the desert of northern Qira (Chira) County. Qira town (Chira)

53.6 mm (2.11 in) to 109.6 mm (4.31 in) per year. The county includes 2 towns and 8 townships. The county has a highly developed irrigation system. Agricultural

On 20 October 2014, Shaptul (Xiaputule) was changed from a township to a town. In 2017, Jiashi County Secondary Vocational School (伽师县中等职业学校), one of the

Keriya Town or Mugala Town is a town in Yutian (Keriya) County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, on the old Southern Silk Road. As the commercial and

flat and soil is fertile. Rainfall amounts are low. The county includes 2 towns, 10 townships, 1 ethnic township, and 2 township-level divisions: Irrigation

fasting was not allowed during Ramadan, and that high school students in his town would be given candy before they left school at 4:30 p.m.. The official confirmed

of Emperor Ming, a high official of this country, called Dumo, had left town when he saw a wild pig. He wanted to shoot it, but the pig said to him: "Do

official Sucheng and his son. The Manchu Emperor ordered that the Uyghur rebel town be massacred, the Qing forces enslaved all the Uyghur children and women

escaped upon the arrival of Ma's troops to the Xinjiang-Soviet border, and in town Irkeshtam signed an agreement that abolished the East Turkestan Republic

Hou Junji was sent against Gaochang. It arrived a year later and Karakhoja's king died of fright. His son surrendered. Gaochang was annexed on 19 September

period, was founded in the Turpan area with its capital in Qocho (modern Gaochang) and Beshbalik. The Kingdom of Qocho lasted from the ninth to the fourteenth

to Chenpan, and made him king. Yifu was given the title of Marquis of the town of Pangao [90 li, or 37 km, from Shule]. Then Suoju (Yarkand) continued to

buildings have taken place, though many cases go unreported. "'No Rapes' in Riot Town". Radio Free Asia. 29 June 2009. Archived from the original on 19 January

It administers part of Aksai Chin. The county government is seated in the town of Dahongliutan (or simply Hongliu), which is located at an elevation of

Loulan Karasahr (Yanqi) Turpan (Turfan) Jiaohe Ruins Turpan Water Museum Gaochang the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Chang'an Kumul/Hami Ürümqi Yumen Pass

Autonomous Prefecture) 368th Border Defense Regiment (边防第三六八团) (Huiyuan Town, Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture) 369th Border Defense

western half, while the central region around Turpan was controlled by Gaochang (later known as Qara-hoja). In the 4th century, Zungharia was occupied

hometown of Kuytun where she lives with her uncle's family. She described the town as resembling an "open air prison" due to the careful monitoring by cameras

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Emperor Taizong, campaigns were dispatched in the Western Regions against Gaochang in 640, Karasahr in 644 and 648, and Kucha in 648. The wars against the

and Loulan and Dunhuang in the east. Now, many sites, such as Miran and Gaochang, stand in ruins, and encompass sparsely inhabited zones in the modern Xinjiang

Xiangshuli (香墅里) Douzhangzhuang (豆张庄) Dongxinzhuang (东辛庄) Xixinzhuang (西辛庄) Gaochang (高场) Gongjiazhuang (龚家庄) Beichang (北场) Xiliuhang (西柳行) Xinanhang (西南行)

religious and residential buildings at Jiahoe; and temples and shrines at Gaochang. Islamic architecture The first Muslims came to Xinjiang in the eighth

Shahidullah). Rong, Xinjiang (Feb 2007). "阚氏高昌王国与柔然、西域的关系" [Relations of the Gaochang Kingdom under the Kan Family with the Rouran Qaghanate and the Western

Shahidullah). Rong, Xinjiang (Feb 2007). "阚氏高昌王国与柔然、西域的关系" [Relations of the Gaochang Kingdom under the Kan Family with the Rouran Qaghanate and the Western

epistolary letters. Sogdians living in Turfan under the Tang dynasty and Gaochang Kingdom engaged in a variety of occupations that included: farming, military

the Uyghur Turks who twice defeated the Tibetans, in 789 near the town of Gaochang in Dzungaria, and in 791 near Ningxia on the Yellow River. Joseph Needham

Uyghurs migrated to oasis settlements in the Tarim Basin and Gansu, such as Gaochang (Karakhoja) and Hami City (Kumul), and set up a confederation of decentralized

his host further west in search of new territory, whereupon he settled a town and his first base by the Emil river. Within a year, he had established himself

without hostilities and proceeded to march towards Aksu, capturing the small town of Baicheng en route. On 25 February 1933 rebel forces entered Aksu Old City

Regions states in the Tarim Basin. General Hou Junji captures the kingdom of Gaochang, to solidify Tang rule in Central Asia. Nestorian missionaries build the

General Liu Jintang led the siege, bombarding the town over its walls with shells. The people of the town had to cannibalize dead bodies and eat grass roots

that princes were enfeoffed at Cangwu, Xixu, as well as local lords at Gaochang and elsewhere. Zhao Guang, a relative of Zhao Tuo, was made King of Cangwu

(砂吉海矿区) Subdistrict (街道) Laocheng Road Subdistrict (老城路街道), Gaochang Road Subdistrict (高昌路街道) Town (镇) Qiqunhu (七泉湖镇), Daheyan (Dakheyan) (大河沿镇, داخېيەن) Township

type 46. Pei 裴, Chengguo 成国 (2017). "The Silk Road and the economy of Gaochang: evidence on the Circulation of silver coins". Silk Road. 15: 57, note

the Northern Wei dynasty in 439. There was also the Northern Liang of Gaochang, which existed between 442 and 460. The Xiongnu confederation was unusually

(939–1006), who was sent as an official envoy to the Uyghur-Turkic city of Gaochang in 981, then under Kara-Khanid control. From the 2nd century onwards, ancient

Tang dynasty also created military districts (藩鎮 fānzhèn, meaning "buffer town") controlled by military commissioners known as jiedushi, charged with protecting

married to the Han Chinese ruler Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei. The Kingdom of Gaochang was made out of Han Chinese colonists and ruled by the Han Chinese Qu family

Guanghua Subdistrict (广华街道), Taifeng Subdistrict (泰丰街道), Gaochang Subdistrict (高场街道) Ten towns: Zhugentan (竹根滩镇), Yuyang (渔洋镇), Wangchang (王场镇), Gaoshibei

Fengyi (凤仪乡), Longchi (龙池乡), Longxing (龙兴乡) Nineteen towns: Anbian (安边镇), Fulong (福隆镇), Gaochang (高场镇), Guanyin (观音镇), Gubai (古白镇), Guluo (古洛镇), Hengjiang

Ürümqi*Ürümqi* City 3,110,280 14,217 Tianshan District Turpan City 622,679 69,620 Gaochang District Hami City 572,400 138,919 Yizhou District Ili Autonomous prefecture

forces in the South-West front. 803 Siege of Gaochang The Uyghur Khaganate annexed oasis city of Gaochang, which they renamed Qocho. 804 Arab–Byzantine

Guanghua Subdistrict (广华街道), Taifeng Subdistrict (泰丰街道), Gaochang Subdistrict (高场街道) Ten towns: Zhugentan (竹根滩镇), Yuyang (渔洋镇), Wangchang (王场镇), Gaoshibei