Mai Thúc Loan

Mai Thúc Loan

Mai Thúc Loan chỉ huy quân sĩ từ trên đỉnh núi.

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Mai Thúc Loan: A Vietnamese national hero who led a rebellion against the Tang Dynasty's rule in the early 8th century. He is also historically known as Mai Hắc Đế (The Black Emperor Mai) due to his dark complexion.
Historical Context and Significance
  • Rebellion Leader: In 722 AD, Mai Thúc Loan, along with his son Mai Thúc Huy, raised an army to expel the Tang Chinese occupiers, captured the provincial capital, and declared himself emperor.
  • Political Actions: He established his main base at Sa Nam (present-day Nam Đàn district) and built a citadel named Vạn An on Núi Vệ (Vệ Mountain). He also sought to form diplomatic alliances with the kingdoms of Lâm Ấp (Champa) and Chân Lạp (Cambodia) to strengthen his position.
  • Defeat and Legacy: His rebellion was suppressed by a Tang army led by general Dương Tư Húc. Mai Thúc Loan retreated and died of illness in 723 AD. He is commemorated with temples and the ruins of his citadel in Nghệ An province.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Mai Thúc Loan là một anh hùng dân tộc Việt Nam. (Mai Thúc Loan is a Vietnamese national hero.)
    • Cuộc khởi nghĩa của Mai Thúc Loan diễn ra vào đầu thế kỷ thứ 8. (The uprising led by Mai Thúc Loan took place in the early 8th century.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Mai Hắc Đế": This is the most common historical epithet for Mai Thúc Loan, meaning "The Black Emperor Mai."
    • Mai Hắc Đế lãnh đạo cuộc kháng chiến chống quân Đường. (Mai Hắc Đế led the resistance war against the Tang army.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Mai Hắc Đế (Proper Noun): The imperial title and common historical name for Mai Thúc Loan.
  • Mai Thúc Huy (Proper Noun): The son of Mai Thúc Loan and a key lieutenant in his rebellion.
Synonyms
  • Rebel Emperor: A ruler who gains power by leading a revolt against an established authority.
  • National Hero: A person celebrated for courageous acts and service to the nation.
Related Historical Terms
  • Khởi nghĩa Mai Thúc Loan: The uprising/rebellion of Mai Thúc Loan.
    • Khởi nghĩa Mai Thúc Loan là một sự kiện lịch sử quan trọng. (The Mai Thúc Loan Rebellion is an important historical event.)
  • Thành Vạn An: The name of the citadel built by Mai Thúc Loan.