5. The Qing Dynasty
The late Qing Dynasty’s opulence, corruption, and self-indulgence spurred rebellion and weakened the dynasty before its 1912 collapse. The White Lotus Rebellion (1796-1804) and the Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864) were significant uprisings that challenged Qing authority. The dynasty’s inability to effectively address these challenges, coupled with internal corruption, led to its downfall. (britannica.com)
