The Bavarian Soviet Republic was a short-lived socialist state that existed in Bavaria, Germany, from April to May 1919. It emerged in the aftermath of World War I and the German Revolution, which led to the abdication of the German Emperor. The republic was established by leftist groups, including the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany and Bavarian communists, who sought to create a workers' state. The government of the Bavarian Soviet Republic was marked by radical reforms and attempts to implement socialist policies. However, it faced significant opposition from the Weimar Republic and conservative forces. The republic was ultimately suppressed by the Freikorps, a paramilitary group, leading to its collapse in May 1919.