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Xianfeng Emperor's Reign (1850–1861)

Xianfeng Emperor's Reign (1850–1861)

  1. Xianfeng Emperor succeeds the Daoguang Emperor

    Labels: Xianfeng Emperor, Daoguang Emperor

  2. Taiping forces launch the Jintian Uprising

    Labels: Taiping Rebellion, Hong Xiuquan

  3. Xianfeng era name begins (regnal calendar)

    Labels: Xianfeng era, Regnal calendar

  4. Taiping capture Nanjing and make it capital

    Labels: Taiping Rebellion, Nanjing Tianjing

  5. Taiping Northern Expedition is launched

    Labels: Taiping Rebellion, Northern Expedition

  6. Miao uprising begins in Guizhou

    Labels: Miao uprising, Guizhou

  7. Tongzhi Emperor (Zaichun) is born

    Labels: Tongzhi Emperor, Zaichun

  8. Second Opium War begins (Arrow War)

    Labels: Second Opium, Arrow War

  10. Qing defeats the Anglo-French attack at Taku Forts

    Labels: Taku Forts, Qing military

  11. Anglo-French victory opens road to Beijing

    Labels: Battle of, Anglo-French forces

  12. Old Summer Palace is burned and looted

    Labels: Old Summer, British forces

  13. Convention of Beijing concludes Second Opium War

    Labels: Convention of, Prince Gong

  14. Xianfeng Emperor dies at Rehe (Chengde)

    Labels: Xianfeng Emperor, Rehe Chengde

  15. Xinyou Coup seizes control of the regency

    Labels: Xinyou Coup, Empress Dowager