Han Eight Banners
Han Eight Banners, were one of the three divisions in the Eight Banners of the Qing dynasty. Members of the Han Eight Banners were originally Han Chinese living in the Ming dynasty. During the transition from Ming to Qing, these people were conquered by the Jurchen people. In 1631, Hong Taiji created the Han Army of Eight Banners. Over time, other Han people who had surrendered to Qing dynasty joined the Han Army of Eight Banners.
The Han Army played an important role in Qing's invasion of Central Plains. After that Qing dynasty started governing the whole China. After this period being admitted into the Han Army became an honor for ordinary Han people.
During the latter half of the 17th century, some members of the Han Army were required to leave it· This was known as "Hanjun Chuqi" in Chinese.
