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. It was later renamed Luyang Commandery (, Lúyángjùn).
See also Other Jin Prefectures/Jinzhous
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