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Who were the three leaders of the Revolt of the Three Feudatories?
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The three leaders of the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, who governed southern provinces as vassal kings under the Qing dynasty, were:
- Wu Sangui: Based in Yunnan, he was the primary leader of the rebellion and had previously been instrumental in the Manchu conquest of China.12
- Shang Kexi: Based in Guangdong, his initial offer to retire triggered the imperial council's decision to challenge the power of the feudatories.2
- Geng Jingzhong: Based in Fujian, he succeeded his father, Geng Jimao, and joined the revolt against the Qing government in 1674.32