The Taiping Rebellion was a massive civil war in China that lasted from 1850 to 1864. It was led by Hong Xiuquan, who believed he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ. Hong aimed to overthrow the ruling Qing Dynasty and establish a new kingdom based on his unique interpretation of Christianity. The rebellion attracted millions of followers and resulted in one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with estimates of deaths ranging from 20 to 30 million people. The rebellion highlighted deep social and economic issues in China, including poverty and corruption. The Taiping Army captured large areas of southern China, including the city of Nanjing, which they made their capital. However, the Qing government, with help from foreign powers,