Ma Dai

Ma Dai was a general of the Kingdom of Shu during the Three Kingdoms era of China. He was a former officer under his uncle, Ma Teng, and later Ma Chao, the eldest son of Ma Teng and, finally, Liu Bei, founder of the Kingdom of Shu.

When Ma Teng went to the capital on a summon from Cao Cao, Ma Dai went with him and escaped from Cao Cao's trap by disguising himself. As the cousin of Ma Chao, Ma Dai is noted for slaying the rebellious Wei Yan in a ploy set up by Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei. When Wei Yan revolted, Ma Dai pretended to join him, then sneaked up behind Wei Yan and assassinated him. His reward was the rank that Wei Yan had forfeited.

Ma Dai was a trusted general under Zhuge Liang after Liu Bei's death. He was often used in crucial parts of the battlefield during Zhuge Liang's Southern Campaign alongside Zhao Yun and Wei Yan.

The exact birth date of Ma Dai is questionable, but some believe he was born around 180 AD. His death date and how he died are unknown.