Administrative reform under the Nguyen Dynasty
The Nguyen dynasty went through a period of independence and sovereignty from 1802 to 1884 with four reigns: Gia Long, Minh Menh, Thieu Tri and Tu Duc. Though the idea of administrative reform emerged early during King Gia Long’s tenure, it was comprehensively accelerated and effectively enforced after King Minh Menh came to the throne.