Jayavarman I
| Jayavarman I | |
|---|---|
| Jayavarman I ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី១ | |
| King of Chenla | |
| Reign | c. 657 – 681 |
| Predecessor | Bhavavarman II |
| Successor | Jayadevi |
| Died | 681 |
| Issue |
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| Father | Candravarman[citation needed] |
Jayavarman I (
Protégé of Victory, is considered to be the last ruler of the united Chenla, the predecessor polity of the Khmer Empire
.
Biography
He ruled from approximately 657 until around 681. Over the course of his reign, and that of his predecessors Bhavavarman II and
Funan’s culture. However, Jayavarman left no male heirs, which led to the division of Cambodia.[1][2]
Inscriptions associated with his reign are found at Tuol Kok Prah,
Queen Jayadevi, succeeded him as queen regnant
.
See also
- Jayavarman II - considered by most to be the first king of the Khmer Angkor kingdom, ruling at the beginning of the 9th century.
References
- ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
- ISBN 9786167339443.
Further reading
- Coedes, G. (1962). "The Making of South-east Asia." London: Cox & Wyman Ltd.
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