Humar

Humar is the river country of the Greater Khingan, where the Huma flows from forested hills toward the Amur. Oroqen communities of its valley called themselves Kumarchen, taking their name from the river. Hunting and fishing linked their lives to its tributaries and the surrounding woods. In 1655 Qing forces attacked a Russian fort near the mouth of the Huma, held by Onufriy Stepanov's men. The battle damaged the Russian force, though the Qing could not maintain the siege for lack of supplies. Later Qing administration organized Oroqen hunters into districts and collected sable tribute, while some served in the Buteha banners.