# The Taiping Rebellion: Campaigns, Purges and Murder Amongst the Kings

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Podcast: [Echoes of War](https://stenobird.com/podcast/echoes-of-war-3339508)
Published: 2026-02-27T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://PacificWarChannel.podbean.com/e/the-taiping-rebellion-campaigns-purges-and-murder-amongst-the-kings/
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## Resource

Uncover the brutal underbelly of the Taiping Rebellion in this riveting episode from the Pacific War Channel! Hosts Craig and Gaurav delve into the campaigns, purges, and murders that shattered the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace. Led by the messianic Hong Xiuquan, who proclaimed himself Jesus Christ's brother, the Taiping forces captured Nanjing and launched ambitious Northern and Western Expeditions. But ambition bred betrayal: Yang Xiuqing's manipulative trances and power grabs sparked deadly rivalries, culminating in Wei Changhui's assassination of Yang and a horrific purge of thousands. Shi Dakai's eventual exodus marked the rebellion's fracturing, as internal civil war weakened their stand against Qing armies led by Zeng Guofan. This episode exposes how religious visions turned to violent paranoia, with kings murdering kings amid failed military pushes and sieges. From the bloody streets of Nanjing to the desperate expeditions against imperial forces, discover the human cost of this 19th-century Chinese civil war that claimed millions. Perfect for fans of dark historical tales, this analysis highlights leadership betrayals, strategic blunders, and the Qing's resilient countermeasures that doomed the Taiping dream. Don't forget I have a Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbp8JMZizR4zak9wpM3Fvrw/join or my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel where you can get exclusive content like "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?"

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