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1853 in China
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Events from the year 1853 in China.
Incumbents
Xianfeng Emperor (3rd year)
Viceroys
Viceroy of Zhili — Nergingge (dismissed), Guiliang
Events
Nian Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
March — Battle of Nanjing (1853), Taiping forces capture NanjingCanton J. A. 11 December 2020 This religious revolt nearly toppled China's last imperial dynasty https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2020/12/this-religious-revolt-nearly-toppled-chinas-last-imperial-dynasty 2024-02-29 National Geographic
May 8 — Northern Expedition launched with the aim of capturing Beijing
May 19 — Western Expedition launched along the Yangtze River
A Xiang Army branch led by Guo Songtao retakes Nanchang, Jiangxi from the Taiping forces
a conflict between Han and Hui miners in Yunnan contributes to the later Panthay Rebellion
Small Swords Society uprising in Shanghai begins
References
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