Ngo dynasty

Ngo dynasty was a state in Vietnam (Southeast Asia) that lasted from 939 to 965 CE, about 26 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

Ngo Quyen defeated the Southern Han fleet at the Bach Dang River in 938 and proclaimed himself king, ending a thousand years of Chinese rule. After his death the realm broke up among twelve warlords.

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Facts

Dates: 939 to 965 CE
Duration: 26 years
Type: State
Region: Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Co Loa

Came from

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

Became

Dinh dynasty 968 to 980 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
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Ngo dynasty exist?

939 to 965 CE, about 26 years.

Where was Ngo dynasty?

Vietnam, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Co Loa.

What language did Ngo dynasty speak?

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

What came before Ngo dynasty?

Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang).

What came after Ngo dynasty?

Dinh dynasty.