Southeast AsiaAsia
Tây Sơn dynasty
The Tây Sơn dynasty came from a rebellion led by three brothers from Tây Sơn that overthrew both the Nguyễn and Trịnh lords and ended the Lê dynasty. Nguyễn Huệ (Emperor Quang Trung) defeated a Siamese army in 1785 and a Qing invasion in 1789. Nguyễn Ánh defeated the dynasty in 1802.
Key facts
| Dates | 1778 – 1802 CE |
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| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Đồ Bàn, Phú Xuân |
| Founder | Nguyễn Nhạc (Thái Đức) |
| Religion(s) | Vietnamese folk religion, Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.