Jin Prefecture (Hunan)

Jin Prefecture
Traditional Chinese 錦州
Simplified Chinese 锦州
Literal meaning Brocade Prefecture

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).

History

Jin was created from Chen Prefecture (, Chénzhōu) in AD 686 under the Tang Dynasty.[1] It was later renamed Luyang Commandery (盧陽郡, Lúyángjùn).[1]

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