Vietnamese History: Trung Sisters, Battle of Bach Dang River & Dai Viet Golden Age
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Vietnamese history from the Trung Sisters rebellion (40 CE) to the founding of the Nguyễn dynasty (1802), encompassing the Bach Dang River victory, the Lý and Trần dynasties, and the golden age under Lê Lợi.
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
40 CE
Trung Sisters Rebellion Begins
The Trung Sisters (Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị) lead a rebellion against Chinese Han rule, briefly establishing an independent kingdom. #history #vietnam
Trung Sisters Rebellion Begins By Unknown author, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92167771
43 CE
Trung Sisters Rebellion Crushed
Han general Ma Yuan defeats the Trung Sisters, reasserting Chinese control over the region. #history #vietnam
248 CE
Triệu Thị Trinh Rebellion
Female rebel Triệu Thị Trinh leads an uprising against Wu Chinese rule, becoming a national heroine. #vietnam #history
Triệu Thị Trinh Rebellion By Nghệ nhân tranh Đông Hồ - Vietnamese folk painting book, page 12, National Culture Publishing House., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76132082
544 CE
Early Lý Dynasty Founded
Lý Bí (Lý Nam Đế) establishes the Early Lý dynasty after defeating Chinese Liang forces, creating the state of Vạn Xuân. #history #vietnam
Early Lý Dynasty Founded By Unknown author - http://masterpieces.asemus.museum/masterpiece/detail.nhn?objectId=12578, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37510251
602 CE
Sui Dynasty Conquest
Chinese Sui dynasty conquers Vạn Xuân, ending the Early Lý dynasty and imposing Chinese rule. #history #vietnam
Sui Dynasty Conquest By Hoàng Hữu Xứng (1831-1905) - https://www.loc.gov/item/84696159/ / https://www.flickr.com/photos/13476480@N07/15603378363/in/album-72157639067315323/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55385465
931 CE
Dương Đình Nghệ Defeats Southern Han
Vietnamese general Dương Đình Nghệ defeats the Southern Han army, briefly restoring autonomy. #history #vietnam
938 CE
Battle of Bạch Đằng River
Ngô Quyền defeats the Southern Han navy using a clever strategy with hidden stakes, securing Vietnamese independence. #history #vietnam #warfare )
Battle of Bạch Đằng River By Ian Kiu - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3048730
939 CE
Ngô Quyền Proclaimed King
Ngô Quyền ascends the throne, founding the Ngô dynasty and establishing an independent kingdom. #history #vietnam
Ngô Quyền Proclaimed King By Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26335324
967 CE
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Unifies Vietnam
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh quells the Twelve Warlords Rebellion and unifies the country, founding the Đinh dynasty. #history #vietnam
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Unifies Vietnam By Hungquoc at Vietnamese Wikipedia - Transferred from vi.wikipedia to Commons by Common Good using CommonsHelper., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13257177
968 CE
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Takes Title of Emperor
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh proclaims himself Emperor (Đinh Tiên Hoàng) and names the country Đại Cồ Việt. #history #vietnam
979 CE
Đinh Dynasty Falls; Early Lê Dynasty Begins
After Đinh Tiên Hoàng's assassination, Lê Hoàn seizes power, establishing the Early Lê dynasty. #history #vietnam
Đinh Dynasty Falls; Early Lê Dynasty Begins By Kien1980v at Vietnamese Wikipedia - Transferred from vi.wikipedia to Commons by 唐吉訶德的侍從., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16119488
981 CE
Battle of Bạch Đằng River (981)
Lê Hoàn repels a Chinese Song invasion using tactics similar to Ngô Quyền's victory. #history #vietnam #warfare )
Battle of Bạch Đằng River (981) By Kanguole - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25984827
1009 CE
Lý Công Uẩn Becomes Emperor
Lý Công Uẩn (Lý Thái Tổ) founds the Lý dynasty after the death of the last Early Lê ruler. #history #vietnam
Lý Công Uẩn Becomes Emperor By William Whyte from Dublin, Ireland - Ly Thaito, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10413017
1010 CE
Capital Moved to Thăng Long
Lý Thái Tổ moves the capital from Hoa Lư to Thăng Long (present-day Hanoi), establishing it as the political center. #history #vietnam
Capital Moved to Thăng Long By Quangnlnhe182394 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=170343277
1070 CE
Temple of Literature Founded
Lý Thánh Tông builds the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) in Hanoi, dedicated to Confucius and scholars. #history #vietnam #culture
Temple of Literature Founded By The original uploader was Chuoibk at English Wikipedia. - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=114593728
1076 CE
Imperial Academy Established
The first national university, Quốc Tử Giám, is founded within the Temple of Literature, educating mandarins. #history #vietnam #education
1128 CE
Lý Dynasty War with Champa
Lý Thần Tông launches a campaign against Champa, expanding Vietnamese territory southward. #history #vietnam #warfare
Lý Dynasty War with Champa By Night Lantern - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61066853
1225 CE
Trần Dynasty Established
Trần Thủ Độ orchestrates the marriage of Lý Chiêu Hoàng to Trần Cảnh, ending the Lý dynasty and founding the Trần dynasty. #history #vietnam
Trần Dynasty Established By Doãn Hiệu - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76402557
1257 CE
First Mongol Invasion of Vietnam
Mongol forces under Uriyangkhadai invade Đại Việt but are repelled by Trần troops. #history #vietnam #mongol
First Mongol Invasion of Vietnam By Qiushufang - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84826217
1284 CE
Second Mongol Invasion Begins
Kublai Khan launches a second invasion led by Toghon, but Trần Hưng Đạo leads successful defenses. #history #vietnam #mongol
1288 CE
Battle of Bạch Đằng River (1288)
Trần Hưng Đạo defeats the Mongol navy using a stake tactic, decisively ending Mongol invasions. #history #vietnam #warfare #mongol )
Battle of Bạch Đằng River (1288) By Unknown author - https://baotanglichsu.vn/vi/Articles/3097/15641/ky-niem-726-nam-1288-2014-chien-thang-quan-nguyen-mong-lan-thu-3.html, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157516148
1306 CE
Cham Princess Marries Trần King
Trần Anh Tông marries Princess Huyền Trân of Champa, gaining two provinces (Ô and Lý) as dowry. #history #vietnam
Cham Princess Marries Trần King By Lưu Ly - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3563332
1400 CE
Hồ Dynasty Overthrows Trần
Hồ Quý Ly seizes power from the Trần dynasty, founding the Hồ dynasty and renaming the country Đại Ngu. #history #vietnam
1406 CE
Ming Invasion of Vietnam
The Ming dynasty invades Đại Ngu, claiming to restore the Trần dynasty, leading to the Ming occupation. #history #vietnam #china
Ming Invasion of Vietnam By Trương guy - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95410113
1418 CE
Lê Lợi Launches Lam Sơn Uprising
Lê Lợi begins a rebellion against Ming occupation from Lam Sơn, gathering support from the Vietnamese people. #history #vietnam
Lê Lợi Launches Lam Sơn Uprising By Nguyễn Thanh Quang - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1048664
1427 CE
Battle of Tốt Động – Chúc Động
Lê Lợi's forces defeat Ming armies in key battles, leading to the end of Ming occupation. #history #vietnam #warfare
1428 CE
Lê Lợi Proclaimed Emperor
Lê Lợi ascends the throne as Lê Thái Tổ, founding the Later Lê dynasty and restoring Vietnamese independence. #history #vietnam
1442 CE
Lê Thánh Tông's Reign Begins
Lê Thánh Tông, one of Vietnam's greatest rulers, starts his reign, ushering in a golden age of culture and expansion. #history #vietnam
Lê Thánh Tông's Reign Begins By Ngoisao.vn - Lê Thánh Tông và những mối tình với tiên nữ, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46320910
1471 CE
Conquest of Champa
Lê Thánh Tông defeats Champa, annexing large territories and reducing Champa to small principalities. #history #vietnam #warfare
Conquest of Champa By Laska666 - Own work The Birth of Champa by Anne-Valérie Schweyer, 2012, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116587397
1516 CE
Mạc Dynasty Founded
Mạc Đăng Dung overthrows the Lê dynasty, establishing the Mạc dynasty after a period of decline. #history #vietnam
Mạc Dynasty Founded By TRMC - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37500990
1533 CE
Lê Dynasty Restored in Exile
Nguyễn Kim proclaims Lê Trang Tông as emperor, starting the Later Lê restoration period from exile in Laos. #history #vietnam
Lê Dynasty Restored in Exile By Map-of-southeast-asia 1400 CE.png: Javierfv1212 Map-of-southeast-asia 900 CE-es.svg: Rowanwindwhistler derivative work: Rowanwindwhistler (talk) - Map-of-southeast-asia 1400 CE.pngMap-of-southeast-asia 900 CE-es.svg http://ecaimaps.berkeley.edu/animations/2003_03_khmer_animation.swf http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/3395/Khmer-empire-1200 Atlas of world history, Patrick Karl O'brien. Societies, Networks, and Transitions: A Global History, Volume B. Craig A.Lockard http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Srivijaya_Empire.svg/2000px-Srivijaya_Empire.svg.png File:DvaravatiMapThailand.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Thailand_2002_CIA_map.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49192197
1592 CE
Lê-Trịnh Forces Capture Thăng Long
Trịnh Tùng recaptures the capital Thăng Long from the Mạc, solidifying the Lê restoration under Trịnh control. #history #vietnam
Lê-Trịnh Forces Capture Thăng Long By Own work by uploader - Own work based on Gryffindor's map, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25388271
1627 CE
Trịnh-Nguyễn War Begins
Hostilities erupt between the Trịnh lords in the north and Nguyễn lords in the south, starting a long civil war. #history #vietnam #warfare
1636 CE
Nguyễn Lords Build Đàng Trong
Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên fortifies the south, establishing a de facto independent state (Đàng Trong) with its capital at Phú Xuân (Huế). #history #vietnam
1672 CE
Trịnh-Nguyễn War Ends Temporarily
The Trịnh and Nguyễn agree to a truce, with the Gianh River as the boundary, dividing Vietnam into two realms. #history #vietnam #warfare
1771 CE
Tây Sơn Rebellion Begins
The Tây Sơn brothers (Nguyễn Nhạc, Nguyễn Huệ, Nguyễn Lữ) start an uprising against the Nguyễn lords in Bình Định. #history #vietnam
Tây Sơn Rebellion Begins By DannamEmpire - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=161640389
1777 CE
Tây Sơn Capture Saigon
The Tây Sơn capture Saigon, overthrowing the Nguyễn lords; Nguyễn Ánh (future Emperor Gia Long) flees. #history #vietnam
1786 CE
Nguyễn Huệ Captures Thăng Long
Tây Sơn forces led by Nguyễn Huệ capture Thăng Long, ending the Trịnh lords' rule. #history #vietnam
Nguyễn Huệ Captures Thăng Long By Tượng_đài_Quang_Trung_tại_Bảo_tàng_Quang_Trung.JPG: The original uploader was Liftold at Vietnamese Wikipedia. derivative work: Phó Nháy (talk) - Tượng_đài_Quang_Trung_tại_Bảo_tàng_Quang_Trung.JPG, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13646224
1789 CE
Battle of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa
Nguyễn Huệ (Emperor Quang Trung) defeats a Chinese Qing invasion within a week during Tết. #history #vietnam #warfare
Battle of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa By A collaboration between Chinese and European painters. The Jesuit missionaries involved in producing the drawings in China were Giuseppe Castiglione, Jean-Denis Attiret, Ignace Sichelbart and Jean Damascene. The engravings were executed in Paris under the direction of Charles-Nicolas Cochin of the Académie Royal at the Court of Louis XVI and the individual engravers include Le Bas, Aliamet, Prevot, Saint-Aubin, Masquelier, Choffard, and Launay. - https://www.battle-of-qurman.com.cn/e/hist.htm, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10320020
1792 CE
Emperor Quang Trung Dies
Nguyễn Huệ dies suddenly at age 40, leaving the Tây Sơn dynasty weakened due to succession disputes. #history #vietnam
1802 CE
Nguyễn Ánh Unifies Vietnam
Nguyễn Ánh, with French support, defeats the Tây Sơn and proclaims himself Emperor Gia Long, founding the Nguyễn dynasty. #history #vietnam
Nguyễn Ánh Unifies Vietnam By Unknown authorUnknown author, restored by Nguyễn Phước Vĩnh Khánh ([1]) - http://baodatviet.vn/van-hoa/nguoi-viet/chuyen-xau-ho-cua-vua-gia-long-2232787/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32927805
