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Siege of Nanjing
- When
- May 1862
- Where
- Tianjing
- Part of
- Third Battle of Nanking
Zeng Guofan's Xiang Army began besieging Nanjing in May 1862 after recapturing Anqing, setting the stage for the final battle.
After moving down the Yangtze River and recapturing the strategic city of Anqing, Zeng's forces besieged Nanjing during May 1862. The Taiping capital, renamed Tianjing, was isolated from effective relief efforts as provincial armies defeated the rebels.
Sources
- Taiping Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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