Person

Le Dai Hanh

941–1005 · 10th century · Also known as Lê Đại Hành, Le Hoan, Lê Hoàn

Le Dai Hanh, born Le Hoan, was the founder of the Early Le dynasty of Vietnam, ruling from 980 to 1005. A commander under the Dinh dynasty, he took the throne with the backing of the queen mother Duong Van Nga. In 981 he defeated a Song invasion, and in 982 he campaigned against Champa and sacked its capital.

Le Dai Hanh
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Dinh dynastyEarly Le dynasty

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