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Red Eyebrows Rebellion

Type Event Region China Time 17–27

At the end of the Xin dynasty, Fan Chong and others launched the Red Eyebrows Rebellion in Shandong, marking their brows with red.…

Timeline

  1. 17–22Ju County · ShandongFan Chong and others gathered followers and rose in rebellion in Ju County, taking the name Red Eyebrows. Coordinating with the Green Forest Army, they rapidly swept through the commanderies of Shandong, becoming one of the main forces opposing the Xin dynasty.
  2. 25Chang'an · GuanzhongThe Red Eyebrows entered Chang'an, overthrew the regime of Gengshi Emperor Liu Xuan, and enthroned the royal clansman Liu Penzi as emperor. However, their military discipline was poor and the political situation chaotic, making stable rule difficult.
  3. 26–27Hu County · HenanLiu Xiu's forces grew ever stronger, and the Red Eyebrows suffered repeated defeats. In 27 CE Fan Chong and others surrendered; the main force of the Red Eyebrows was destroyed, allowing Liu Xiu to unify the Central Plains and establish the Eastern Han.

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