How long did Naples remain independent after rebelling against the Eastern emperors?

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View of Naples, Italy, showing colorful buildings on hillsides along the coastline with a curved harbor and calm blue water. — Naples Naples, Italy.

After rebelling against the Eastern emperors in the 8th century, Naples established a form of republican government that secured its independence for more than three centuries.1