MOST DEADLIEST WARS IN HUMAN HISTORY BY CASUALTIES

The deadliest wars in history in terms of total casualties are:

World War II (1939-1945): It is estimated that over 70 million people died during the Second World War, making it the deadliest conflict in human history. The majority of the casualties were civilians, with millions of people killed in bombings, massacres, and genocides. The war also saw widespread famine and disease, which contributed to the death toll.

World War I (1914-1918): The First World War claimed the lives of over 16 million people, including both military personnel and civilians. The war was fought on multiple fronts, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, and saw the use of new technologies such as poison gas and tanks.

Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864): The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China that claimed the lives of an estimated 20-30 million people. The conflict was fought between the Qing dynasty and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a revolutionary movement that aimed to overthrow the imperial government and establish a new social and religious order.

Mongol Conquests (1206-1324): The Mongol Conquests were a series of military campaigns led by Genghis Khan and his successors that saw the Mongol Empire expand across much of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It is estimated that up to 40 million people died during the conquests, including both soldiers and civilians.

An Lushan Rebellion (755-763): The An Lushan Rebellion was a civil war in China that claimed the lives of an estimated 13-36 million people. The conflict was fought between the Tang dynasty and rebel forces led by An Lushan, a general who had previously served in the imperial army. The rebellion caused widespread devastation and marked the beginning of the decline of the Tang dynasty.