When the city refused aid to Li Guangli's Fergana campaign (c. 101 BC), the inhabitants were slaughtered.

Around 80 BC, a military colony of the Han dynasty was established on the site.

[7] In 60 BC, the Han dynasty established the Protectorate of the Western Regions, with the Protector General stationed in Wulei[8] in present Luntai County.

[9] As of 1885[update], there was about 25,100 acres (165,700 mu) of cultivated land in Bugur.

[10] Luntai County includes 4 towns and 7 townships.