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Which city did Gia Long lose and later reclaim multiple times during his ascension to power?

  • Dalat

  • Hoi An

  • Saigon

  • Danang

Answer

Saigon is a city in southern Vietnam that has been the site of many conflicts throughout history. In the 18th century, it was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, which was ruled by Gia Long. Gia Long lost Saigon to the Tay Son Rebellion in 1778, but he later reclaimed it in 1788.
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