Who led the major Miao revolt in Guizhou that began in 1855?

The major Miao revolt in Guizhou that began in 1855 was led by Zhang Xiumei, a member of the Miao ethnic group.1

He and his followers joined forces with the Taiping revolutionaries, establishing a centralized command that successfully controlled much of southern and eastern Guizhou. Other prominent leaders involved in the movement included Yan Dawu and Bao Dadu. The rebellion continued until the Miao were ultimately defeated in 1872.1