War
Taiping Rebellion
30.0M
estimated deaths
Period
1850–1864
Origin
China
Death range
20.0M–40.0M
Regions
3 areas
Overview
The Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864) was a massive civil war in southern China, led by Hong Xiuquan who claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ. It resulted in an estimated 20–30 million deaths, making it one of the deadliest civil wars in history. The conflict devastated China's most prosperous region and contributed to the weakening of the Qing Dynasty.
Historical Timeline
1850Rebellion begins
1853Nanjing captured
1864Rebellion crushed
Affected Regions
Eastern China (Yangtze Delta)
Southern China
Nanjing (capital)
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