Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 CE)

Name: Yellow Turban Rebellion
Start: 0184-01-01
Location: Yellow Turban Rebellion

In 184 CE, in Han Dynasty China, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out in response to a heavy tax burden, poverty, and problems of governance.

Beginning as a religious and social movement, the uprising spread across wide regions. Although the rebellion was suppressed, it greatly weakened central authority and became an important stage in the process leading to the collapse of the Han Dynasty.

Related civilizations

Han Dynasty

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What was Yellow Turban Rebellion?: In 184 CE, in Han Dynasty China, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out in response to a heavy tax burden, poverty, and problems of governance.
When did Yellow Turban Rebellion happen?: 184 CE