Yellow Turbans

The Yellow Turban Rebels were led by Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang. Several years before the rebellion took place, Zhang Jiao had founded a doctrine named "They Way of Great Peace". Zhang Jiao was it's "Great Virtuous Teacher" and his two brothers were named "Great Doctors". Through his doctrine, Zhang Jiao gathered hundreds of thousands of followers and in 184 A.D. they rebelled against the Han.

All followers wore a piece of yellow cloth, usually a scarf, bandana, turban or ribbon, as a badge. This is where the name 'Yellow Turbans' comes from.

The Yellow Turbans are also known as the Yellow Scarves.