Nian Rebellion (1851–1868)

1. Nian bands expand amid North China crises

   Jan 1, 1851Labels: Nian bands, North China

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2. Zhang Lexing chosen as Nian leader

   Jan 1, 1852Labels: Zhang Lexing

   • Zhang Lexing
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3. Coalition forms under Zhang Lexing

   Jan 1, 1855Labels: Zhang Lexing, Nian coalition

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4. Nian formalize banner-style organization

   Jan 1, 1856Labels: Nian banners

   • Zhang Lexing
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5. Zhihe citadel falls; Zhang Lexing killed

   Jan 1, 1863Labels: Zhihe, Zhang Lexing

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   • Zhang Lexing

6. Taiping collapse feeds Nian resurgence

   Jul 19, 1864Labels: Taiping remnants, Nian

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7. Zeng Guofan appointed to suppress Nian

   May 1, 1865Labels: Zeng Guofan, Qing court

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   • Zeng Guofan

8. Sengge Rinchen killed at Gaolou Fort

   May 18, 1865Labels: Sengge Rinchen

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9. Li Hongzhang takes over Nian suppression

   Jan 1, 1866Labels: Li Hongzhang, Huai Army

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   • Li Hongzhang

10. Nian forces split into Eastern and Western armies

    Oct 1, 1866Labels: Eastern Nian, Western Nian

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11. Western Nian thrust toward Beijing fails

    Jan 1, 1867Labels: Western Nian

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12. Eastern Nian encircled and defeated near canal–river junction

    Jun 1, 1867Labels: Li Hongzhang, Grand Canal

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13. Lai Wenguang captured and executed

    Jan 10, 1868Labels: Lai Wenguang

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14. Zhang Zongyu dies as Western Nian collapses

    Aug 16, 1868Labels: Zhang Zongyu, Western Nian

    • Zhang Zongyu
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