Early Le dynasty

Early Le dynasty was a state in Vietnam (Southeast Asia) that lasted from 980 to 1009 CE, about 29 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

Le Hoan repelled a Song invasion in 981 and attacked Champa the next year. The dynasty ended when the court chose the official Ly Cong Uan as king in 1009.

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Facts

Dates: 980 to 1009 CE
Duration: 29 years
Type: State
Region: Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Hoa Lu

Came from

Dinh dynasty 968 to 980 CE

Became

Ly dynasty 1009 to 1225 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
Ly dynasty 1009 to 1225 CE
Langkasuka c. 100 to 1400 CE
Kutai Martadipura c. 350 to 1605 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 Early Le dynasty exist?

980 to 1009 CE, about 29 years.

Where was Early Le dynasty?

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

What language did Early Le dynasty speak?

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

What came before Early Le dynasty?

Dinh dynasty.

What came after Early Le dynasty?

Ly dynasty.