Why did some revolts succeed and others fail?

based on popularity. How many people can you attract and assemble for a revolt.

Explanation:

more than any particular socioeconomic level which may be said to make a polity ripe for revolutionary change, a movement's ability to assemble a broad "negative" coalition of diverse domestic groups and foreign supporters, including elite groups and the middle class, may be essential for success.

pretty sure they split up because of religious conflicts.

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