Jin Prefecture (Hunan)
Jin Prefecture, also known by its Chinese name Jinzhou, was a prefecture of imperial China. Its seat—also known as Jinzhou—was at Luyang (near modern Mayang, Hunan).
| Jin Prefecture | |||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 錦州 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 锦州 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | Brocade Prefecture | ||||||||
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History
Jin was created from Chen Prefecture (宸州, Chénzhōu) in AD 686 under the Tang Dynasty.[1] It was later renamed Luyang Commandery (盧陽郡, Lúyángjùn).[1]
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Bibliography
- Xiong, Victor Cunrui (2009), "Jinzhou", Historical Dictionary of Medieval China, Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras, No. 19, Lanham: Scarecrow Press, p. 264.
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