6 ⟶ Liu Clan Rebellions Against Wang Mang Begin
The imperial Liu clan suspects the intentions of Wang Mang a...
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⚔️ Liu Clan Rebellions Against Wang Mang Begin
The imperial Liu clan suspects the intentions of Wang Mang and foment agrarian rebellions during the course of Ruzi Ying's reign. The first of these is led by Liu Chong, Marquess of Ang-Zong (a/k/a Marquis of An-chung), with a small force starting in May or June.⟶
Han DynastyWang MangRebellionCivil WarPolitical Instability
China⚔️ Rebellion of Zhai Yi: Liu Xin Declared Emperor
Zhai Yi, Governor of the Commandery of Dong (modern Puyang, Henan) declares Liu Zin, Marquess of Yang Xiang (modern Tai'an, Shandong), emperor. This proves to be the largest of the rebellions against Emperor Ruzi of Han.⟶
Han DynastyRebellionCivil WarEmperorPolitical InstabilityMilitary Conflict
China🏹 Wang Mang's Crossbow Ban and Liu Xiu's Purchase
The usurper Wang Mang (who rules during a brief interregnum known as the Xin dynasty) outlaws the private purchase and use of crossbows. Despite this, Liu Xiu, the later Emperor Guangwu of Han, buys crossbows in the winter of AD 22 to aid the rebellion of his brother Liu Yan (styled Bosheng) and Li Tong.⟶
Han DynastyXin DynastyWang MangLiu XiuRebellionMilitary TechnologyInterregnumCivil War
China🔴 Red Eyebrow Rebellion in Response to Yellow River Flooding
Following devastating Yellow River floods, farmers revolted against Emperor Wang Mang. To distinguish themselves in battle, the rebels dyed their eyebrows red, giving rise to their name, the Red Eyebrows.⟶
RebellionCivil WarHan DynastyWang MangFloodingMilitary ConflictSocial Unrest
China⚔️ Battle of Kunyang: Liu Xiu Defeats Wang Mang's Forces
July – After being under siege for two months, about 19,000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mang's troops in the Battle of Kunyang, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang's Xin dynasty and restoration of the Han dynasty.⟶
BattleWarfareMilitary HistoryHan DynastyXin DynastyCivil WarLiu XiuWang MangSiege
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