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Fan Chen

Type Figure Region Southeast Asia Time c. 300–349 Also known as King Fan Chen、King of Linyi

Fan Chen was a 4th-century CE king of Linyi (Champa), recorded in Chinese histories such as the Book of Jin;…

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  1. 336–345Kingdom of Linyi · ChampaFan Chen ascended as king of Linyi in 336 CE; during his reign the state was strong, campaigning south against vassals of Funan and clashing militarily with Eastern Jin's Jiaozhi, demonstrating Champa's expansion as a Southeast Asian maritime power.
  2. 347–348Rinan Commandery · VietnamFan Chen led troops to attack the Jin commandery of Rinan, engaging Jin generals including Liu Xinqi. This conflict is an early example of direct military clashes between Champa and a Central Plains dynasty, reflecting Linyi's ambition to control South China Sea trade routes.

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