← Explore on the interactive map

Ma Gui

Type Figure Region Datong Time c. 1535–1610 Also known as Ruliang

Ma Gui (16th century), courtesy name Ruliang, a famous Ming general of Hui Muslim origin, long resident in Datong.…

Timeline

  1. 1582–1585Datong · DatongMa Gui served as Datong general, garrisoning a key position among the Nine Frontiers, defending against incursions by various Mongol tribes, and accumulating extensive experience in cavalry warfare and frontier defense on the northern front line.
  2. 1586–1588Liaodong · LiaodongTransferred to serve as military advisor in Liaodong, assisting generals such as Li Chengliang in handling northeastern frontier defense, and participating in military operations against Jurchen tribes, broadening his military command horizons.
  3. 1589–1590Jizhen · JizhenIn the later Wanli period, Japanese pirate threats intensified; Ma Gui was transferred to be Jizhen general, strengthening the defenses of the capital region's gateway, preparing militarily for his subsequent order to lead troops into Korea to fight the Japanese.

Sources