Uprising of Lady Triệu
WarTriệu Thị Trinh leads an uprising against Eastern Wu rule in Jiuzhen.
- Date
- 248 · View on map
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
Triệu Thị Trinh leads an uprising against Eastern Wu rule in Jiuzhen.
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