Zhuntabaturu

Overview

Zhunta Baturu was a member of the Tongjia clan, Plain White Banner, and the fourth son of Huerhan, a bodyguard of Darhan.

The official Qing dynasty genealogy, *The General Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, Volume 19, records that he initially managed a Zuo Ling (military command), and due to his competence, was awarded the rank of Cavalry Captain. During the conquest of Pi Island, he risked his life alongside Oboi in an attack, and for his meritorious service, he was awarded the rank of Third-Class Baron and bestowed the title of Baturu.

A Zuo Ling was a basic-level banner administration official. Cavalry Captain, Baron, and Viscount were hereditary ranks of merit. Baturu was a title bestowed for military achievements, and was recorded separately from other granted titles such as Baron and Viscount. Whether it was granted, revoked, or restored required explanation based on the specific events.

The original genealogy records that Zhunta was later demoted and stripped of his title due to some incident. After entering the Central Plains, he distinguished himself in battles at Shanhaiguan, Huai'an, and Sichuan, gradually being promoted to Viscount and having his Baturu title restored. He once served as a Commander-in-Chief, and was posthumously honored with the title Xiangyi.

A Commander-in-Chief managed the military and political affairs of a banner, and while coexisting with meritorious titles, their nature differed.

His subsequent hereditary succession involved other descendants of Hu'erhan and those granted additional ranks by imperial decree, and cannot be simply pieced together into a direct father-son chain.