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Reform under Vietnam's Ly Dynasty

Type Event Region Southeast Asia Time 1158

In August 1158, powerful minister Do Anh Vu died and 22-year-old Ly Anh Tong began personal rule, relying on Su Hien Thanh to reform military adminis…

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  1. 1158Thang Long imperial city · HanoiPowerful minister Do Anh Vu monopolized court politics for over a decade after the queen dowager's death; he died in August 1158, allowing Ly Anh Tong to break free of his maternal-relative minister's control and personally handle state affairs.
  2. 1158–1179Thang Long · HanoiLy Anh Tong promoted Su Hien Thanh to chancellor, reformed the military-administrative system, promoted Confucian education, and in 1159 and 1167 respectively pacified western frontier troubles and repelled Champa, stabilizing the southern border.

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