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Jayavaraman II

9th-century king of Cambodia · Cambodia · On the map · Historical Figures

Jayavarman II was a Khmer prince who founded and became the first ruler of the Khmer Empire. Jayavarman II declared independence from a polity named "Java" in the Khmer inscriptions, probably referring to the island of Java in the Indonesian archipelago, although the exact location is disputed.

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He founded several capitals such as Mahendraparvata, Indrapura, and Hariharalaya.

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Country
Cambodia
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased