Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan)

Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan) was a state in Vietnam (Southeast Asia) that lasted from 544 to 602 CE, about 58 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

Ly Bi expelled the Liang governor and proclaimed the kingdom of Van Xuan in 544. The Sui dynasty reconquered it in 602.

See Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan) on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 544 to 602 CE
Duration: 58 years
Type: State
Region: Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic

Came from

Second Chinese domination 43 to 544 CE

Became

Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang) 602 to 938 CE

Neighbours in Southeast Asia

Champa c. 192 to 1832 CE
Pyu city-states c. 200 BCE to 1050 CE
Second Chinese domination 43 to 544 CE
Dvaravati c. 550 to 1050 CE
Funan c. 68 to 550 CE
Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang) 602 to 938 CE
Chenla c. 550 to 802 CE
Langkasuka c. 100 to 1400 CE
Kutai Martadipura c. 350 to 1605 CE
Tarumanagara c. 358 to 669 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan) exist?

544 to 602 CE, about 58 years.

Where was Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan)?

Vietnam, in Southeast Asia.

What language did Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan) speak?

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

What came before Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan)?

Second Chinese domination.

What came after Early Ly dynasty (Van Xuan)?

Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang).