Vietnam: Emperor Le Dai Hanh Temple (Le Hoan), Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province. The Den Emperor Le Dai Hanh temple is dedicated to the founder of the Early Le Dynasty (980-1005), a patriot who defeated a Chinese invasion in 981. He also replaced Chinese currency with Vietnamese coinage and took steps to begin the conquest of Champa to the south, forcing the Cham king to pay tribute and carrying back the Cham royal ballet to perform at Hoa Lu. Lê Hoàn (941-1005), posthumous name Lê Đại Hành, was a king and emperor of Đại Cồ Việt (Vietnam) under the Anterior Lê Dynasty.

Vietnam: Emperor Le Dai Hanh Temple (Le Hoan), Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province.  The Den Emperor Le Dai Hanh temple is dedicated to the founder of the Early Le Dynasty (980-1005), a patriot who defeated a Chinese invasion in 981. He also replaced Chinese currency with Vietnamese coinage and took steps to begin the conquest of Champa to the south, forcing the Cham king to pay tribute and carrying back the Cham royal ballet to perform at Hoa Lu.  Lê Hoàn (941-1005), posthumous name Lê Đại Hành, was a king and emperor of Đại Cồ Việt (Vietnam) under the Anterior Lê Dynasty. Stock Photo
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5069 x 3379 px | 42.9 x 28.6 cm | 16.9 x 11.3 inches | 300dpi

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29 July 2011

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