Charles VI vs Quang Trung

Charles VI issued the Pragmatic Sanction, a legal instrument to ensure that the Habsburg hereditary lands could be inherited by a female heir (his daughter Maria Theresa) in the absence of a male son. He spent decades securing recognition from European powers, but it failed to prevent the War of the Austrian Succession.

Charles VI's forces, after a disastrous war with the Ottoman Empire, signed the Treaty of Belgrade. The treaty ceded Belgrade and northern Serbia to the Ottomans, reversing the gains of the Treaty of Passarowitz and weakening Habsburg influence in the Balkans.

Charles VI's death in 1740 triggered the War of the Austrian Succession, as Prussia, France, and Bavaria challenged Maria Theresa's inheritance. The war, lasting until 1748, resulted in the loss of Silesia to Prussia but confirmed Maria Theresa's rule in most Habsburg lands.

Nguyen Hue defeated a Siamese naval force at Rach Gam-Xoai Mut in the Mekong Delta. This victory eliminated the Siamese threat to the Nguyen lords in the south and consolidated his power.

Nguyen Hue proclaimed himself Emperor Quang Trung, establishing the Tay Son dynasty's rule over all of Dai Viet. He implemented land reforms, promoted education, and strengthened the military.

Nguyen Hue (Quang Trung) led a surprise attack on Qing Chinese forces occupying Thang Long (Hanoi) during the Tet holiday. His army defeated the Qing forces, forcing them to retreat and ending the Chinese invasion.

Emperor Quang Trung implemented land reforms that redistributed land to peasants and reduced taxes. These policies aimed to alleviate rural poverty and rebuild the economy after years of war.