The Taiping Rebellion
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The Taiping Rebellion was a massive civil war in 19th-century China, led by Hong Xiuquan who claimed to be the brother of Jesus Christ and aimed to establish a divine kingdom in Nanjing. Fueled by economic woes and the aftermath of the Opium Wars, the rebellion marked a significant challenge to the Qing dynasty, resulting in widespread devastation and lasting impacts on Chinese society and governance.
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