Background and Banner Affiliation
Wakda, the fourth son of Daišan, was an early Qing prince and military commander later known by the noble and posthumous designation Prince Qianxiang of the Second Rank. He was wounded during operations around Ningyuan under Hong Taiji and took part in fighting at Jinzhou and Songshan, including an account of helping injured soldiers. His association with the condemned prince Šoto led to punishment and removal from the imperial-clan register.
Career, Campaigns, and Offices
After joining the Qing entry into China proper in 1644, Wakda pursued Li Zicheng's forces and fought in Shaanxi, Huguang, and Mongolian regions. His imperial-clan standing was restored in 1646, and he received successive grades including General Who Supports the State, Duke Who Defends the State, and prince of the second rank. During Jiang Xiang's rebellion in Shanxi, he and Mandahai captured Shuozhou, Ningwu, and neighbouring districts; as General Who Conquers the West, Wakda continued operations in the province.
Hereditary Honors and Source Limits
In 1651 he received the princely title Qian, handled affairs of the Board of Works, and participated in high-level deliberations. He died after leaving office the following year and later received the posthumous designation Xiang. “Qian” was a title designation, “Xiang” a posthumous name, and the generalship an actual military command. Subsequent promotions or losses of rank among descendants should not be retroactively treated as stages of Wakda's own lifetime status.
Sources and Bibliography
- Source reference 1 — zh.wikisource.org
- Source reference 2 — zh.wikisource.org
- Source reference 3 — zh.wikisource.org
References reproduce links supplied with the Chinese research manuscript. Individual historical claims have not all been independently verified against the primary sources.
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