What was the main reason for Charles George Gordon's fame in China?
Fighting Pirates
Suppressing Taiping Rebellion
Teaching Martial Arts
Building Railroads
Answer
Charles George Gordon gained fame in China for his role in suppressing the Taiping Rebellion. He commanded the "Ever Victorious Army," a force of Chinese soldiers led by European officers, which consistently defeated much larger forces.
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