How did the Banjiang Riot of 1797 affect the Buyi people?

The Banjiang Riot of 1797 was a significant conflict in Guizhou history initiated by the Buyi people against the Qing government's policy of replacing local leadership with state-appointed officials.1

The consequences for the Buyi people were devastating. Following the uprising, the government’s suppression efforts resulted in the deaths of thousands of Buyi individuals, who were either beheaded or burned to death. This event reflects the broader pattern of violent conflict and state suppression that characterized the region during the Qing dynasty, a period marked by frequent rebellions against central authority.1