Led by a religious cult dating from the 13th century, it promised the end of suffering and the return of the Buddha.
Hampered by the corruption of the military, the ruling government was forced to fight it by removing food from the countryside and collecting peasants in armed stockades defended by civilian militias. During its first three years, the loyalist cause was undermined by the embezzling of the court favorite Ho-shen. Led by a religious cult dating from the 13th century, it promised the end of suffering and the return of the Buddha. For ten points, what was this 1796-1804 Chinese rebellion named for a religiously significant flower?
Hampered by the corruption of the military, the ruling government was forced to fight it by removing food from the countryside and collecting peasants in armed stockades defended by civilian militias.
White Lotus Rebellion