The Xinjiang Wars () were a series of armed conflicts which took place within Xinjiang in the Republic of China during the Warlord Era and Chinese Civil War. The wars also played an important role in the East Turkestan independence movement. Major conflicts Kumul Rebellion (1931–1934) Soviet invasion of Xinjiang (1934) Charkhlik revolt (1935) Islamic rebellion in Xinjiang (1937) Ili Rebellion (1944–1949) Battles Battle of Aksu (1933) Battle of Sekes Tash Battle of Kashgar (1933) Battle of Toksun Incidents Kirghiz rebellion See also Qinghai–Tibet War Sino-Tibetan War 20th century in Xinjiang Wars involving the Republic of China 1930s conflicts 1930s in China Islam in China Military history of the Republic of China (1912–1949)