Kingdom of Lâm Ấp

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Lâm Ấp and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Lâm Ấp was founded by Khu Liên, a Cham leader who led a successful rebellion against the Han dynasty in Xianglin county (modern-day Thừa Thiên Huế province).

Establishment

January 193: Lâm Ấp was founded by Khu Liên, a Cham leader who led a successful rebellion against the Han dynasty in Xianglin county.

Chronology

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1. Events

January 249: In 248, the Kingdom of Lâm Ấp, led by King Lâm Ấp Tôn, launched a successful invasion from the south, capturing a significant portion of Rinan commandery located between Quảng Bình and Bình Định provinces.

January 251: In the 4th century AD, wars with the neighbouring Kingdom of Funan in Cambodia and the acquisition of Funanese territory led to the infusion of Indian culture into Cham society.

March 446: In February 446, the Liu Song dynasty, led by General T'an Ho-ch'u, invaded the Kingdom of Lâm Ấp and captured its capital. The Chinese attackers looted the kingdom's eight temples and treasury, asserting their dominance in the region.

April 446: In February 446, the Liu Song dynasty, led by General T'an Ho-ch'u, invaded the Kingdom of Lâm Ấp and captured its capital. The Chinese attackers looted the kingdom's eight temples and treasury during the invasion.