Hậu Lý Nam Đế

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Phật Tử was a cousin of

(Vietnam) as an independent state for the next 32 years.

Fall of Late Lý Nam Đế and the 3rd Chinese domination

In 602 AD, the new

and re-claim dominion over the Viet people. Lý Phật Tử realized his army would not be strong enough to engage in a major conflict with the Sui invading force. At the same time, he also received enormous pressure from his ruling administration to avoid any confrontation with the emerging Sui Dynasty. In the winter of 602, when the Sui force marched on Vạn Xuân, Lý Phật Tử decided to surrender in exchange for stability in the region.

Aftermath of Early Lý dynasty

The Early Lý dynasty, although defeated, proved that it was capable of independence and self-rule. Through more than 60 years of rebellion and defiance, the national sentiment of Viet people was awakened. When the northern imperial power began showing signs of weakness and disunity at the end of the Tang dynasty, the Việt people would seize the opportunity to slip from the Chinese rule.

References

Works cited

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Preceded by Triệu Việt Vương

Ruler of Vietnam 571–602

Succeeded by Third Chinese domination