History glossary
Yellow Turban Rebellion
a major uprising in 184 CE that exposed late Han social strain and weakened central authority.
- Category
- Rebellion
- Region
- China
- Date range
- 184 CE
What it means
The Yellow Turban Rebellion was a major uprising in 184 CE linked to Zhang Jue and the Way of Great Peace. It exposed deep social strain, forced regional military mobilisation, and accelerated the weakening of Han central authority.
