Ly dynasty

Ly dynasty was a state in Vietnam (Southeast Asia) that lasted from 1009 to 1225 CE, about 216 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

Ly Thai To moved the capital to Thang Long, modern Hanoi, in 1010, and the country took the name Dai Viet in 1054. The Ly founded the Temple of Literature and defeated a Song invasion in 1077.

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Facts

Dates: 1009 to 1225 CE
Duration: 216 years
Type: State
Region: Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Thang Long (Hanoi)

Came from

Early Le dynasty 980 to 1009 CE

Became

Tran dynasty 1225 to 1400 CE

Events in Southeast Asia during its time

1025 Chola raid on Srivijaya
1113 Construction of Angkor Wat begins

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
Kediri Kingdom 1042 to 1222 CE
Tran dynasty 1225 to 1400 CE
Singhasari 1222 to 1292 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
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe
Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE, North and West Africa

Questions

When did Ly dynasty exist?

1009 to 1225 CE, about 216 years.

Where was Ly dynasty?

Vietnam, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Thang Long (Hanoi).

What language did Ly dynasty speak?

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

What came before Ly dynasty?

Early Le dynasty.

What came after Ly dynasty?

Tran dynasty.