Plain White Banner

Plain White Banner
Plain White Banner
Active 1615  1911
Country  Qing dynasty
Part of Eight Banners

The Plain White Banner was one of the Eight Banners of Manchu military and society. It was one of the three "upper" banners (Plain Yellow, Bordered Yellow, and Plain White) directly controlled by the emperor, as opposed to the other five "lower" banners.[1][2] The Hoise Niru was a military unit associated with the Plain White Banner. Members included:

Notable Members

References

  1. Wakeman 1985, p. 158.
  2. Elliott 2001, pp. 404-405.
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