The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864) was one of history's deadliest uprisings, sparked by Hong Xiuquan, a failed civil service exam candidate who claimed to be Jesus's brother, who led millions in a 14-year conflict against the Qing Dynasty that resulted in over 20 million deaths and fundamentally transformed China's political and social landscape.
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The Taiping Rebellion: China’s Deadliest UprisingAdded:
What happens when a failed civil [music] service exam leads to one of history's deadliest uprisings?
In 1850, [music] Hong Xiuquan, claiming to be the brother of Jesus, ignited the Taiping [music] Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty. His vision for a new heavenly kingdom drew millions to his cause, [music] promising radical social reforms and equality.
The conflict raged for 14 years, engulfing [music] vast regions of China and resulting in over 20 million deaths.
Cities [music] fell, dynasties trembled, and the world watched as religious fervor and political [music] ambition collided in a battle that changed China forever.
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