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From where did most of Gia Long's loyalist hail from?

  • South Vietnam

  • Central Highlands

  • Northern Mountains

  • Saigon

Answer

Gia Long was the first Emperor of Vietnam, and he ruled from 1802 to 1820. Most of his loyalists hailed from Saigon, which was then known as Gia Định. Gia Định was a strategically important city, as it was located on the coast and was a major trading port. It was also the birthplace of Gia Long, and he had a strong connection to the city.
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