Rebellion and the Short-Lived Daxi Regime

Zhang Xianzhong was a prominent peasant rebel leader during the chaotic late Ming dynasty. Known as the "Eight Great King," he captured Wuchang, proclaimed himself King of the West, and later established the Daxi regime in Sichuan with Chengdu as his capital. His rule in Sichuan was characterized by brutal purges and devastation, though historians debate the full extent. He died fighting invading Qing forces in 1647.

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