On the death of Indravarman IV, Lưu Kế Tông declared himself king of Champa and sent an embassy led by a Muslim to the Song court to seek recognition.
Political
Lưu Kế Tông proclaims himself king of Champa
- 986 CE
- Southeast Asia
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