Chiefdom of Chuchen
Chiefdom of Chuchen also known as Chiefdom of Greater Jinchuan, was an autonomous Tusi chiefdom ruled Greater Jinchuan during Qing dynasty. The rulers of Chuchen used the royal title Namkha Gyalpo.
Chieftains of Chuchen had family relationship with chieftains of Tsanlha. The first Chuchen chieftain was Slob Dpon, he was appointed by Qing China in 1723. Slob Dpon married a daughter to Tsewang, the chieftain of Tsanlha. Tsewang was cowardly. Slob Dpon deposed Tsewang and annexed Tsanlha in 1746; then, he invaded neighbouring chiefdoms. In 1747, Qing China launched the First Jinchuan campaign. Slob Dpon had to abdicated to his son Lang Kashi.
The Second Jinchuan campaign broke out in 1771. Two years later, chief Sonom surrendered. Chiefdom of Chuchen was abolished, Qing China started to rule this area directly.
