Xiahou Ba

AncientGeneralChina200 — 259

Wei general who defected to Shu after Sima Yi coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

200

Died

259

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score42.8

Xiahou Ba — Complete Timeline

249 AD

Defected to Shu After Sima Yi CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

After Sima Yi's coup at Gaoping Tombs, Xiahou Ba, a Wei general, defected to Shu. He feared persecution due to his family ties to the Cao clan. His defection provided Shu with valuable intelligence and a skilled commander.

DefectionThree KingdomsSima Yi

Impact: regional

253 AD

Led Shu Forces in Northern ExpeditionsWar

Xiahou Ba commanded Shu troops in later Northern Expeditions under Jiang Wei. He participated in several campaigns against Wei, using his knowledge of Wei military tactics to aid Shu's efforts.

Northern ExpeditionsShu HanBattle

Impact: regional

259 AD

Killed in Battle Against WeiWar

Xiahou Ba was killed in battle against Wei forces during a campaign led by Jiang Wei. His death marked the end of a prominent defector's career and a loss for Shu's military leadership.

Death in BattleShu HanWei

Impact: regionaltragic