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Taiping Rebellion

1850–1864 China Status: ended Casualties: ~20–30 million

The bloodiest civil war in history. Hong Xiuquan established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Nanjing. Suppressed by Qing forces aided by the Ever-Victorious Army under British officers. Devastated southern China.

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Belligerents

  • Qing Dynasty
  • Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Casualties

~20–30 million

From World at War, an interactive atlas by Jairus Pereira. Figures are approximate, drawn from Wikipedia, UCDP, ACLED and academic sources — a design artefact, not an authoritative register. Contact.