1853 in China explained

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 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

Notes and References

1. News: Canton . J. A. . 11 December 2020 . This religious revolt nearly toppled China's last imperial dynasty . 2024-02-29 . National Geographic.