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The Taiping rebellion brought the Qing to its knees, however, it ultimately failed due to it being a Christian rebellion. While many fighting for the Taiping didn't really care for it being Christian, it failed to turn into a Han revolution because it was not based on Confucianism. In fact, many Han generals who fought with the Qing in the war explicitly said they disliked the Taiping because it was Christian.

So, what if instead, the Taiping Rebellion wasn't a Christian rebellion, and instead of a Han rebellion. (yes I know the rebellion was only inspired by a Christian prophecy, but let's just say it is instead Confucius inspired.)

Would this cause the collapse of the Qing? I personally don't believe so, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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