1850s

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The 1850s saw the beginning of the Tàipíng rebellion, as well as continued war between China and European powers.

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1850

  • 1850 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • February 25: The Dàoguāng 道光 Emperor dies

1851

  • 1851 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • January 31: Dàoguāng era ends
    • February 1: Xiánfēng era begins
    • Taiping Rebellion begins
    • Taiping Yuánnián era begins

1852

  • 1852 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • April - May: Tàipíng forces lay siege to Guīlín 桂林

1853

  • 1853 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • Janunary 12: Tàipíng army occupies Wǔchāng 武昌
    • March 20: Tàipíng army seizes Nánjīng 南京

1854

  • 1854 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • Chinese Maritime Customs Service established in Shànghǎi 上海
    • March 31: Treaty of Kanagawa signed between US and Japan
    • November 27: Kaei era ends, Ansei era begins in Japan

1855

  • 1855 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • March 17: Tàipíng army invades Anhuī 安徽

1856

  • 1856 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • October 8: The "Arrow incident" occurs, which would lead to the Second Opium War

1857

  • 1857 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • March 3: The United Kingdom and France formally declare war on China

1858

  • 1858 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • May 28: Treaty of Aigun signed
    • June: Treaties of Tianjin signed, temporarily ending Second Opium War
    • July 29: Harris Treaty signed between US and Japan

1859

  • 1859 in the Western calendar is roughly equivalent to:
  • Buddhist Events
  • Political Events
    • June 25: The Dagu forts 大沽炮台 repel the British naval force at Tiānjīn 天津

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