The conflict caused between 20 and 30 million deaths, making it one of history's deadliest wars.
Leader Hong Xiuquan claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ on a divine mission.
The rebels aimed to create a classless society with communal ownership of land and resources.
Taiping soldiers were nicknamed Long Hairs because they refused to shave their foreheads in Qing style.
Western powers initially stayed neutral but eventually provided military support to help the Qing dynasty.
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