Zhělèdiàn

Zheledian lies in the mountains between the Lancang River and the Ailao range. Formerly called Zhedao, it became a native chieftaincy in 1403 after its rulers submitted to the Ming. The court acted on the recommendation of the general Mu Sheng, who described the land as extensive and populous. In 1420 the chief Dao Tan travelled to court and presented horses; the Dao family subsequently held the office by hereditary succession. In 1727 the Qing replaced the chieftaincy with Enle County under regular officials.