Minh Mang was the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam, ruling from 1820 to 1841. He is known for his efforts to consolidate power and promote Confucianism as the state ideology. His reign focused on centralizing the government and implementing various reforms in administration, education, and military. Minh Mang was also a patron of the arts and architecture, commissioning many significant structures, including the Tomb of Minh Mang in Hue. His policies often emphasized traditional Vietnamese culture while resisting foreign influences, particularly from the West, which shaped Vietnam's historical trajectory during the 19th century.