Chunbuli

Overview

Chunbuli is a figure from the Tomo clan, recorded in Volume 52 of the *General Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*. He belonged to the Bordered Red Banner, and his family had lived in Ibadan for generations, submitting to the Qing dynasty during the Tiancong era. Tiancong was the reign title of Huang Taiji during the Later Jin period. The clan's general description of the place name is also written as Ibadan; both original characters must be preserved and their relationship verified.

His eldest son, Xierhana, served as a city gate captain. His third son, Fulata, participated in military operations in Xianyi Pass and Qinzhou in Shaanxi Province, and later fought against Galdan, distinguishing himself in the battle of Zhaomodo and being awarded the title of Qiduwei. This title was later inherited by his son, Libao, and then by Libao's son, Xilabu. Chunbuli's grandson, Santai, also served as a defense officer.

City gate captain and defense officer were actual military positions, while cavalry captain was a hereditary title based on merit. City gate officers were related to gatekeeping and guarding, while defense officers were related to garrisoning and managing troops. Specific responsibilities had to be determined by the organization and could not be assigned without basis. The battles of Shaanxi and Zhaomodo in Fulata belong to the son; the ancestor Tiancong's submission and the subsequent conquests are on different timelines. The modern location of Ibadan, the dates of each battle, and the post of the city gate commander still need to be verified.