Source:-Subhash Kak / Twitter.
The Taiping Rebellion of 1850-1864 by the self-proclaimed prophet Hong Xiuquan (who believed he was brother of Jesus and Son of God) led to between 20 to 70 million deaths in China.
He wished to smash all idols.
The Taipings conquered most of China before defeated. 1)
— Subhash Kak (@subhashkak1) July 2, 2019
Encyclopedia Britannica: "Chinese Communists see themselves as the successors to the Taipings."
Indian communists, who are inspired by Mao and the Chinese Communist Party, would do well to explore these origins.
2)— Subhash Kak (@subhashkak1) July 2, 2019
