The Cultural Revolution was a political and social movement that took place in China from 1966 to 1976. It was led by Mao Zedong, the leader of the Communist Party of China, and aimed to purge capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society and replace them with Communist ideology. The movement involved significant upheaval and violence, including the destruction of historical landmarks, imprisonment and torture of perceived political enemies, and the relocation of millions of people to rural areas. It also resulted in a fundamental shift in Chinese society and politics through the establishment of a new Communist leadership and the emergence of a new generation of intellectuals, artists, and cultural figures who helped shape modern China.
