Ngô Dynasty: Map & History
The Ngô dynasty, officially Tĩnh Hải quân, was a semi-independent Vietnamese dynasty from 939 to 968.
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The Ngô dynasty, officially Tĩnh Hải quân, was a semi-independent Vietnamese dynasty from 939 to 968. The dynasty was founded by Ngô Quyền, who led the Vietnamese forces in the Battle of Bạch Đằng River against the Chinese Southern Han dynasty in 938.
Modern Countries Once Part of Ngô Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Ngô 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 Ngô 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.
Ngô Dynasty in Depth
Background
After defeating the Sui dynasty, the Tang dynasty adjusted its administrative divisions and provinces, maintaining Chinese rule in Vietnam. In the late 9th century, however, civil unrest increased and the rebellion of Huang Chao weakened the Tang dynasty. At the beginning of the 10th Century in 905, a member of the Khúc clan of Vietnam, Khúc Thừa Dụ took advantage of the continuing turmoil in China, seized power from the weakened Tang, and appointed himself Jiedushi (Vietnamese: Tiết độ sứ) establishing a degree of autonomy for Vietnam.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Ngô dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Ngô Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capital | Co Loa Citadel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 939 CE |
| Dissolved | 965 CE |
Facts from Wikidata Q703919 (CC0).
Ngô Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Ngô Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Ngô Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 152,278 km² in 1338 CE.
Ngô Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Ngô Dynasty exist?
The Ngô Dynasty is dated to 947 CE – 1406 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Ngô Dynasty?
The capital of the Ngô Dynasty was Cổ Loa.
How large was the Ngô Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1338 AD the Ngô Dynasty covered about 152,278 km².
How did the map of the Ngô Dynasty change over time?
The Ngô Dynasty appears on 5 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1000 CE to 1400 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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