Tây Sơn dynasty: Map & History
The Tây Sơn dynasty, officially Đại Việt (大越), was an imperial dynasty of Vietnam.
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The Tây Sơn dynasty, officially Đại Việt (大越), was an imperial dynasty of Vietnam. It originated in a revolt led by three peasant brothers with the surname Nguyễn, rebelling against the Lê dynasty, Trịnh lords and Nguyễn lords. The Tây Sơn would later be succeeded by the Nguyễn dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Tây Sơn dynasty
At its mapped extent, Tây Sơn dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Tây Sơn dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Tây Sơn dynasty in Depth
History
In the 18th century, Vietnam was de jure ruled by the Lê dynasty, but real power lay in the hands of two warring families, the Trịnh lords of the north who ruled from the imperial court in Thăng Long and the Nguyễn lords in the south, who ruled from their capital Huế. Both sides warred extensively for control of the country. Life for the peasants during these times was difficult: ownership of land concentrated in the hands of a few powerful landlords as time passed on. The imperial bureaucracy grew corrupt and oppressive; at one point the imperial examination-degrees were sold to whoever was wealthy enough to purchase them. The lords continued to live lavish lifestyles in opulent palaces as the poor grew poorer.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Tây Sơn dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Tây Sơn dynasty: Key Facts
| Capitals | Quy Nhon, Huế |
|---|---|
| Official language | Vietnamese |
| Religions | Sunni Islam, Taoism, Catholicism |
| Currency | Vietnamese cash |
| Founded | 1778 |
| Dissolved | 1802 |
Preceded by
- Later Lê dynasty
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1034173 (CC0).
Tây Sơn dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Tây Sơn dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Tây Sơn dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 213,887 km² in 1792 CE.
Tây Sơn dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Tây Sơn dynasty exist?
The Tây Sơn dynasty is dated to 1775 CE – 1802 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Tây Sơn dynasty?
The capital of the Tây Sơn dynasty was Đồ Bàn (1776–1788), Phú Xuân (1788–1801), Bắc Thành (1801–1802).
How large was the Tây Sơn dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1792 the Tây Sơn dynasty covered about 213,887 km².
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