The Miao rebellion of 1854–1873, also known as the Qian rebellion (Chinese: 黔亂; pinyin: Qián luàn; lit. 'Guizhou uprising') was an uprising of ethnic Miao and other groups in Guizhou province during the reign of the Qing dynasty. Despite its name, Robert Jenks estimates that ethnic Miao made up less than half of the uprising's participants.[2] The uprising was preceded by Miao rebellions in 1735–36 and 1795–1806, and was one of many ethnic uprisings sweeping China in the 19th century. The rebellion spanned the Xianfeng and Tongzhi periods of the Qing dynasty, and was eventually suppressed with military force. Estimates place the number of casualties as high as 4.9 million out of a total population of 7 million, though these figures are likely overstated.[3]
The rebellion stemmed from a variety of grievances, including long-standing ethnic tensions with Han Chinese, poor administration, grinding poverty and growing competition for arable land.[3] The eruption of the Taiping Rebellion led the Qing government to increase taxation, and to simultaneously withdraw troops from the already restive region, thus allowing a rebellion to unfold.[4] It also inspired the ethnic minorities in Guizhou to revolt.[1]Millenarianism was an influence especially on the non-ethnic Miao participants.[4]
The rebellion started in March 1854, when "Yang Yuanbao, a farmer of the Buyi ethnic group from Dushan County, led hundreds of people to revolt". By May 1854, the Qing army had "brutally suppressed" this revolt. In March 1855, Zhang Xiumei from Taigong led a Miao rebellion which was followed by other groups in the wider region. In May 1869 several rebel groups won a battle against the Chu Army at Huangpiao. After capturing several towns, the rebels, together with the Taiping attacked the provincial capital Guiyang. Guizhou governor Zhao Deguan was killed in an ambush by the rebels.[1]
Once the Taiping rebellion was suppressed, the Qing government defeated the Miao rebels one-by-one.[1]
The aftermath of the rebellion left many areas of Guizhou depopulated, with farmland being overgrown and towns destroyed,[5] causing many Miao, Hmong and other groups to migrate into Vietnam and Laos.[citation needed]
The term "Miao", explains the anthropologist Norma Diamond, does not mean only the antecedents of today's Miao national minority; it is much more general term, which had been used by the Chinese to describe various aboriginal, mountain tribes of Guizhou and other southwestern provinces of China, which shared some cultural traits.[6] They consisted of 40–60% population of the province.[7][when?]
English language accounts of the Miao Rebellion include the first-hand memoirs of William Mesny in his magazine "Mesny's Chinese Miscellany" (1895–1905); David Leffman's biography of Mesny, "The Mercenary Mandarin"; and "Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou" by Robert D. Jenks.[5] Most contemporary records from the uprising comes from Qing officials who were sent to quell the rebellion.
^ abRobert D. Jenks (1994). Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou: The "Miao" Rebellion, 1854-1873. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. p. 25. ISBN0-8248-1589-0.
^ abThe New Way: Protestantism and the Hmong in Vietnam, By Tm T. T. Ng
^ abJenks, Robert D. (1994-11-01). Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou: The "Miao" Rebellion, 1854-1873. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN978-0-8248-6300-5.
^Norma Diamond (1995). "Defining the Miao: Ming, Qing, and Contemporary Views". In Stevan Harrell (ed.). Cultural Encounters on China's Ethnic Frontiers. Seattle: University of Washington Press. ISBN0-295-97528-8.
^Elleman, Bruce A. (2001). "The Miao Revolt (1795–1806)". Modern Chinese Warfare, 1795-1989. London: Routledge. pp. 7–8. ISBN978-0-415-21474-2.
January 01, 1970
miao, rebellion, 1854, 1873, miao, rebellion, 1854, 1873, also, known, qian, rebellion, chinese, 黔亂, pinyin, qián, luàn, guizhou, uprising, uprising, ethnic, miao, other, groups, guizhou, province, during, reign, qing, dynasty, despite, name, robert, jenks, es. The Miao rebellion of 1854 1873 also known as the Qian rebellion Chinese 黔亂 pinyin Qian luan lit Guizhou uprising was an uprising of ethnic Miao and other groups in Guizhou province during the reign of the Qing dynasty Despite its name Robert Jenks estimates that ethnic Miao made up less than half of the uprising s participants 2 The uprising was preceded by Miao rebellions in 1735 36 and 1795 1806 and was one of many ethnic uprisings sweeping China in the 19th century The rebellion spanned the Xianfeng and Tongzhi periods of the Qing dynasty and was eventually suppressed with military force Estimates place the number of casualties as high as 4 9 million out of a total population of 7 million though these figures are likely overstated 3 Miao rebellion 1854 1873Part of the Miao RebellionsDate1854 1873LocationGuizhou province of ChinaResultQing victoryBelligerentsQing dynastyChu Army 1 MiaoTujiaBouyeiHui 1 Commanders and leadersWang WenshaoZhang Xiumei zh Casualties and lossesUnknown4 9 million Almost certainly overstated The rebellion stemmed from a variety of grievances including long standing ethnic tensions with Han Chinese poor administration grinding poverty and growing competition for arable land 3 The eruption of the Taiping Rebellion led the Qing government to increase taxation and to simultaneously withdraw troops from the already restive region thus allowing a rebellion to unfold 4 It also inspired the ethnic minorities in Guizhou to revolt 1 Millenarianism was an influence especially on the non ethnic Miao participants 4 The rebellion started in March 1854 when Yang Yuanbao a farmer of the Buyi ethnic group from Dushan County led hundreds of people to revolt By May 1854 the Qing army had brutally suppressed this revolt In March 1855 Zhang Xiumei from Taigong led a Miao rebellion which was followed by other groups in the wider region In May 1869 several rebel groups won a battle against the Chu Army at Huangpiao After capturing several towns the rebels together with the Taiping attacked the provincial capital Guiyang Guizhou governor Zhao Deguan was killed in an ambush by the rebels 1 Once the Taiping rebellion was suppressed the Qing government defeated the Miao rebels one by one 1 The aftermath of the rebellion left many areas of Guizhou depopulated with farmland being overgrown and towns destroyed 5 causing many Miao Hmong and other groups to migrate into Vietnam and Laos citation needed The term Miao explains the anthropologist Norma Diamond does not mean only the antecedents of today s Miao national minority it is much more general term which had been used by the Chinese to describe various aboriginal mountain tribes of Guizhou and other southwestern provinces of China which shared some cultural traits 6 They consisted of 40 60 population of the province 7 when English language accounts of the Miao Rebellion include the first hand memoirs of William Mesny in his magazine Mesny s Chinese Miscellany 1895 1905 David Leffman s biography of Mesny The Mercenary Mandarin and Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou by Robert D Jenks 5 Most contemporary records from the uprising comes from Qing officials who were sent to quell the rebellion Contents 1 See also 1 1 Miao rebellions 1 2 Rebellions non Miao 1 3 Other topics 2 ReferencesSee also editMiao rebellions edit Miao Rebellion 1735 1736 Miao Rebellion 1795 1806 Miao Rebellions Ming Dynasty Rebellions non Miao edit Red Turban Rebellion 1854 1856 Dungan revolt 1862 1877 Dungan revolt 1895 1896 Nian rebellion Other topics edit Small Sword SocietyReferences edit a b c d e 咸同贵州各族人民大起义 news sina com cn Retrieved 2021 08 30 Jenks 58 73 a b Robert D Jenks 1994 Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou The Miao Rebellion 1854 1873 Honolulu University of Hawaii Press p 25 ISBN 0 8248 1589 0 a b The New Way Protestantism and the Hmong in Vietnam By Tm T T Ng a b Jenks Robert D 1994 11 01 Insurgency and Social Disorder in Guizhou The Miao Rebellion 1854 1873 University of Hawaii Press ISBN 978 0 8248 6300 5 Norma Diamond 1995 Defining the Miao Ming Qing and Contemporary Views In Stevan Harrell ed Cultural Encounters on China s Ethnic Frontiers Seattle University of Washington Press ISBN 0 295 97528 8 Elleman Bruce A 2001 The Miao Revolt 1795 1806 Modern Chinese Warfare 1795 1989 London Routledge pp 7 8 ISBN 978 0 415 21474 2 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Miao Rebellion 1854 1873 amp oldid 1185570253, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
