19 ⟶ Rebellion Led by Mother Lü Against the Xin Dynasty
Mother Lü, rebel leader against the Xin dynasty
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⚔️ 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⚔️ Rebellion Led by Mother Lü Against the Xin Dynasty
Mother Lü, rebel leader against the Xin dynasty⟶
RebellionXin DynastyWang MangChinese HistoryMilitary ConflictCivil UnrestHan Dynasty
China🛡️ Ma Yuan Subdues the Luliang Rebellion
Ma Yuan, Chinese general of the Han Dynasty(b. 14 BC)⟶
Han DynastyMilitary CampaignChinese HistoryRebellionMa YuanGeneralWarfare
China