Dinh dynasty

Dinh dynasty was a state in Vietnam (Southeast Asia) that lasted from 968 to 980 CE, about 12 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

Dinh Bo Linh defeated the twelve warlords and named his state Dai Co Viet in 968, with its capital at Hoa Lu. He was murdered in 979, and the general Le Hoan took the throne.

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Facts

Dates: 968 to 980 CE
Duration: 12 years
Type: State
Region: Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Hoa Lu

Came from

Ngo dynasty 939 to 965 CE

Became

Early Le dynasty 980 to 1009 CE

Neighbours in Southeast Asia

Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE
Champa c. 192 to 1832 CE
Pyu city-states c. 200 BCE to 1050 CE
Dvaravati c. 550 to 1050 CE
Pagan Kingdom 849 to 1297 CE
Medang Kingdom (Mataram) c. 732 to 1016 CE
Langkasuka c. 100 to 1400 CE
Kutai Martadipura c. 350 to 1605 CE
Sunda Kingdom c. 669 to 1579 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Dinh dynasty exist?

968 to 980 CE, about 12 years.

Where was Dinh dynasty?

Vietnam, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Hoa Lu.

What language did Dinh dynasty speak?

Austroasiatic. This family includes Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda.

What came before Dinh dynasty?

Ngo dynasty.

What came after Dinh dynasty?

Early Le dynasty.