The revolution that led to the end of monarchical rule in France was the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and lasted until 1799. Driven by social inequality, economic hardship, and the influence of Enlightenment ideas, the revolution sought to dismantle the absolute monarchy and establish a republic. Key events, such as the Storming of the Bastille and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, highlighted the people's demand for civil liberties and equal rights. Ultimately, the revolution resulted in the downfall of King Louis XVI, leading to a series of political upheavals and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.