Fukanggan

ModernGeneralChina1753 — 1796

Qing Manchu general who campaigned in China Nepal and Tibet.

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Quick Facts

Born

1753

Died

1796

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score52.1

Fukanggan — Complete Timeline

1787 AD

Taiwan RebellionWar

Fukanggan led Qing forces to suppress the Lin Shuangwen rebellion in Taiwan. The rebellion was crushed, and Fukanggan restored Qing control over the island, but the campaign exposed corruption in the Qing military.

RebellionTaiwanSuppression

Impact: regionaldestructive

1792 AD

Gurkha WarWar◆ Major

Fukanggan commanded Qing forces in the invasion of Nepal against the Gurkha kingdom. The campaign forced the Gurkhas to submit to Qing suzerainty and pay tribute, extending Qing influence into the Himalayas.

Sino-Nepalese WarExpeditionTribute

Impact: regional