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    1853 in China

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    Events from the year 1853 in China.

    Incumbents

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    • Xianfeng Emperor (3rd year)

    Viceroys

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    • Viceroy of Zhili — Nergingge (dismissed), Guiliang

    Events

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    • Nian Rebellion
    • Taiping Rebellion
      • March — Battle of Nanjing (1853), Taiping forces capture Nanjing[1]
      • 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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    1. ^ Canton, J. A. (December 11, 2020). "This religious revolt nearly toppled China's last imperial dynasty". National Geographic. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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