The Deadliest Civil War in History

Often overshadowed by world wars, the Taiping Rebellion killed up to 30 million people. This catastrophic conflict in 19th-century China caused more deaths than any other civil war in human history.

This massive uprising was led by a man who believed he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ. The war raged for 14 years and devastated the Qing dynasty, permanently weakening its control over China. Some historians suggest the death toll might have actually climbed as high as 100 million people due to famine and disease. It remains one of the most overlooked yet destructive events of the modern era.