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Champa Kingdom (1240s)

Type Event Region Southeast Asia Time 1241–1250

In the 1240s, Champa maintained a Hindu-Buddhist hybrid civilization along the central Vietnamese coast, forming a complex triangular relationship wi…

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  1. 1241–1245Vijaya · Binh Dinh ProvinceChampa kings maintained Hindu temple complexes and port towns in the Quang Nam plain, obtaining goods from Song, Yuan, and various Southeast Asian ports through tribute and trade, sustaining Champa's position as a node on maritime routes.
  2. 1246–1250Hai Duong fortress · Central VietnamThe Tran dynasty strengthened its northern defenses north of Hue and Da Nang, engaging in border friction and small-scale conflicts with Champa; Champa was forced to pull back its power in the northern corridor and shift its strategic focus southward.

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