White+Lotus+Society

The White Lotus Society was a secret religious sect that was dedicated to overthrowing the Yuan dynasty, which was ruled by Kublai Khan and the Mongols. The leaders of this society claimed they possesed magical healing powers, which they would use on their followers and helped baffle their enemies, encouraging and spurring the rise of more peasant rebellions and resistance to the Mongol rule.

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Created by Rachel Mitchell 11/8/08