It lasted from 1850 to 1864 (14 years).
It called for banning alcohol and tobacco. It was led by Hong Xiuquan.
the serious natural disasters between 1846 to 1850. the rule of the feudal is corrupt and incompetent .
Misgovernment and corruption, over-taxation and landlordism in rural districts
The Chinese government was corrupt and denied government positions to those who couldn't bribe state examiners. Hong Xiuquan, the leader of the Taiping Rebellion, was one of these people that were...