The outcome of the 19th-century Taiping Rebellion in China, which lasted from 1850 to 1864, was a significant defeat for the Taiping forces against the Qing Dynasty. The rebellion, led by Hong Xiuquan who claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ, aimed to overthrow the Qing government and establish a new, utopian Christian kingdom. However, after years of intense fighting, which resulted in millions of casualties, the rebellion was suppressed through military intervention by the Qing Dynasty and foreign powers. The defeat weakened the Qing Empire, led to widespread devastation, and significantly altered China's sociopolitical landscape, contributing to future nationalist movements.