The Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864)
One of the deadliest conflicts in history, the Taiping Rebellion in Qing dynasty China was led by peasants who sought radical social and religious reforms, challenging imperial authority. It resulted in millions of deaths and reshaped Chinese society.
Other Asian Revolts
- The Ming dynasty faced numerous peasant revolts, including those led by Zhu Yuanzhang, who eventually founded the Ming.
- In Japan, peasant uprisings known as ikki challenged samurai authority during the Sengoku period.
Peasant Revolts in the Americas and Africa
Though the colonial context shaped these differently, peasant revolts played crucial roles.
The Tupac Amaru Rebellion (1780–1783)
In colonial Peru, indigenous peasants and mestizos led by Tupac Amaru II revolted against Spanish colonial authorities, protesting exploitation and abuses in the encomienda system.
The Haitian Revolution (1791–1804)
While often categorized as a slave revolt, the Haitian Revolution had significant peasant participation and was pivotal in ending slavery and colonial rule in Haiti.
African Revolts
Numerous peasant revolts occurred in pre-colonial and colonial Africa, resisting taxation, land expropriation, and forced labor. Examples include the Maji Maji Rebellion (1905–1907) against German colonial rule. shutdown123