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Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

1851 – 1864 CE · about 13 years

The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was a theocratic state led by Hong Xiuquan, who called himself the younger brother of Jesus Christ. It ruled much of southern China from Tianjing (Nanjing) during the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing. The rebellion was one of the deadliest wars in history and ended with the fall of Nanjing in 1864.

Key facts

Dates1851 – 1864 CE
RegionChina & Tibet
ContinentAsia
CapitalTianjing (Nanjing)
FounderHong Xiuquan
Religion(s)God Worshipping Society (Taiping Christianity)

Before & after

Preceded by

Qing dynasty

Followed by

Qing dynasty

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.