What was Cambodia's status under Gia Long's rule?
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Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam, ruled over Cambodia from 1802 to 1820. During this time, Cambodia was a vassal state of Vietnam. This meant that Cambodia was subservient to Vietnam and was required to pay tribute to the Vietnamese emperor. Gia Long also placed Vietnamese officials in Cambodia to oversee the administration of the country.
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