Episode 2 of 3
Challenge from Lê Văn Duyệt
- When
- 1820
- Where
- Southern Vietnam
Minh Mạng faced a serious political challenge from Lê Văn Duyệt, a powerful regent with autonomy in the south.
Lê Văn Duyệt, a national hero who defeated the Tây Sơn, was made regent in the south by Gia Long. He had full freedom to rule and deal with foreign powers. This autonomy posed the most serious challenge to Minh Mạng's government in the early years.
Sources
- Minh Mạng Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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