Which rebellion did he lead a local army against?
Red Turban
White Lotus
Nien Rebellion
Miao Rebellion
Answer
The Nien Rebellion, led by Zhang Lexing from 1851 to 1868, aimed to overthrow the Qing dynasty. It had its roots in poverty, economic grievances, and dissatisfaction with the corruption and incompetence of local Qing officials. The rebels established a powerful political and military structure in northern China and fought numerous battles against Qing forces before their eventual defeat in 1868.
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