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Lý Công Uẩn founds the Lý dynasty
Lý Công Uẩn is enthroned by the court, founding the Lý dynasty, which lasts more than two centuries.
Dynasty· Vietnam
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The Ghana Empire in West Africa
The Soninke Ghana Empire (Wagadu) flourished in what is now Mauritania and Mali, growing rich from control of the trans-Saharan gold and salt trade.
DynastyEconomy· Mauritania, Mali