To lead the war against the Qing as a legitimate ruler, Nguyễn Huệ built an altar on Mount Bân near Phú Xuân, proclaimed himself emperor with the era name Quang Trung and marched north the same day.
Political
Accession of Quang Trung
- 22 December 1788
- Southeast Asia
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