Politics & Government

Failed Attack on Forbidden City by Lin Qing's Loyalists

Followers of the Eight Trigram Sect, loyal to Lin Qing, made a bold attempt to storm the Forbidden City in Beijing to overthrow the ruling Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty. This confrontation reflected the growing unrest and resistance against the Qing rule among certain factions in Chinese society. Despite their fervent efforts, the attack failed, resulting in significant repercussions for the participants and highlighting the ruling dynasty's ongoing vulnerabilities.

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