During Amursana's rebellion against the Qing in 1755-56, Ablai Khan offered him sanctuary at one point and refused to hand him over despite the threat of a raid on his territory. However, by 1757, Ablai Khan had acknowledged Chinese suzerainty. Ablai was then confirmed as Kazakh Khan by both the Chinese and the Russians.
During Amursana's rebellion against the Qing in 1755-56, Ablai Khan offered refuge to Amursana and refused to hand him over despite threats of a raid on his territory. However, by 1757, Ablai Khan acknowledged Chinese suzerainty.  Ablai was then confirmed as Kazakh Khan by both the Chinese and the Russians.