Fan Shiman

AncientEmperorFunan200 — 225

Greatest Funan king, built a navy and expanded the empire.

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Quick Facts

Born

200

Died

225

Country

Funan

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score57.2

Fan Shiman — Complete Timeline

210 AD

Construction of Funan NavyWar◆ Major

Fan Shiman ordered the construction of a large naval fleet, transforming Funan into a maritime power. This navy enabled Funan to control trade routes in the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea, securing economic dominance.

Naval ExpansionTradeMilitary

Impact: regionalconstructive

215 AD

Conquest of Coastal KingdomsWar◆ Major

Fan Shiman led naval expeditions that conquered several coastal kingdoms and territories, expanding Funan's territory to include parts of modern Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. These conquests established Funan as the dominant power in mainland Southeast Asia.

ConquestExpansionEmpire Building

Impact: regional

220 AD

Establishment of Trade MonopolyReform◆ Major

Fan Shiman implemented policies that gave Funan a monopoly over the lucrative maritime trade between India and China. He controlled ports, levied taxes on foreign merchants, and standardized weights and measures, greatly enriching the kingdom.

TradeEconomic PolicyMonopoly

Impact: regionalconstructive