Jiaqing Emperor's Reign (1796–1820)

1. White Lotus Rebellion begins under Jiaqing

   Jan 1, 1796Labels: White Lotus

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2. Qianlong abdicates; Jiaqing proclaimed emperor

   Feb 9, 1796Labels: Qianlong, Jiaqing

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3. Qianlong dies; Jiaqing begins direct rule

   Feb 7, 1799Labels: Qianlong, Jiaqing

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4. Heshen arrested in post-Qianlong crackdown

   Feb 12, 1799Labels: Heshen, Qing-court

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5. Heshen forced to commit suicide

   Feb 22, 1799Labels: Heshen

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6. Anti-opium purchasing ban issued by Jiaqing

   Jan 1, 1800Labels: Jiaqing, Opium

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7. White Lotus Rebellion suppressed

   Jan 1, 1804Labels: White Lotus

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8. Imperial edict officially bans opium use

   Jan 1, 1813Labels: Imperial Edict, Opium

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9. Eight Trigrams plot attacks the Forbidden City

   Sep 15, 1813Labels: Eight Trigrams, Forbidden City

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10. Eight Trigrams uprising fully suppressed

    Jan 1, 1814Labels: Eight Trigrams

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11. Amherst Embassy expelled after court protocol dispute

    Jan 1, 1816Labels: Amherst Embassy, Britain

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12. Jiaqing Emperor dies at Rehe (Jehol)

    Sep 2, 1820Labels: Jiaqing, Rehe

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13. Last testament edict announces succession

    Sep 2, 1820Labels: Last Testament, Succession

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