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Đinh dynasty

Also known as Đại Cồ Việt

968 CE – 980 CE · about 12 years

The Đinh dynasty was founded by Đinh Bộ Lĩnh, who ended the period of the 12 warlords and declared himself emperor of Đại Cồ Việt. He ruled from Hoa Lư. After his assassination the general Lê Hoàn took power.

Key facts

Dates	968 CE – 980 CE
Region	Southeast Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Hoa Lư
Founder	Đinh Bộ Lĩnh
Religion(s)	Buddhism, Vietnamese folk religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Ngô dynasty

Followed by

Early Lê dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Đinh dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.