Ly dynasty
Vietnam, 1009–1226. Draft, not yet reviewed
The Lý dynasty lasted for 216 years. The dynasty chose the Đại La Citadel as its capital, later renamed Thăng Long and then Hanoi. The emperors improved farming by building and repairing dikes and canals.
Seat of power: Hanoi
Rulers
Ly Thai To
emperor, 1009–1028
He moved the capital from Hoa Lư to Đại La, which was later renamed Thăng Long. His reign saw economic and agricultural development, administrative and territorial reforms, tax reform, and the promotion of Buddhism. His reign suppressed all domestic uprisings and won victories in wars against Champa and Dali.
Portrait of Ly Thai To: William Whyte from Dublin, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0, file
Culture
- The Temple of Literature opened in 1070 to honour Confucius and his disciples.
- Minor officials were chosen by examination for the first time in 1075, and a civil service training institute was set up in 1076.
- The Lý emperors were devout in their adherence to Buddhism.
Picture
The pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in the central Ba Đình district of Hanoi, first built in 1049.
Image: Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0, file
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Sources
Text adapted from the Wikipedia articles listed as sources, CC BY-SA 4.0.