Sri Indraditya
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| Pho Khun Sri Indraditya | |
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| King of Sukhothai | |
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| Statue of Sri Indraditya, Sawankhalok, Sukhothai | |
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| Reign | 1238 – 1270 |
| Predecessor | Khmer Empire |
| Successor | Ban Muang |
| Spouse | Nang Suang |
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| Pho Khun Ban Muang Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng and three other children |
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| House | Phra Ruang Dynasty |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 1270 |
Pho Khun Sri Indraditya or Si Inthratit (Thai: พ่อขุนศรีอินทราทิตย์ (unknown – 1270) is said, according to the Number One Stone Inscription, to be the founder of the so-called Phra Ruang dynasty of the Sukhothai Kingdom. He ruled from the year 1238 to circa 1270.
[edit] Life
Initially known as Khun Bang Klang Thao (พ่อขุนบางกลางหาว; Lord Who Rules Sky), or simply Hao (หาว) was the vassal Lord of Bang Yang, a territory which belonged to the westernmost regions of the Khmer Empire at that time. The territory now lies around the northern-central region of Thailand.
Khun Bang Klang Thao together with Khun Pha Mueang, the Lord of Rad, decided to rebel and declare independence from Angkor. The Khmer's control and its prohibitive taxes was a crucial motivating factor in the rebellion. Extensive Khmer preoccupation with great architectural works weakened the ability and readiness of Khmer defenses, indirectly aiding the rebellion. Khun Bang Klang Thao captured Si Satchanalai and gave it to Pha Mueang. Pha Mueang reciprocated by giving him Sukhothai.
Khun Bang Klang Hao, was then declared king at Sukhothai, taking a name of Sanskrit origin, Sri Intraditya translated as "The Sun King with the Power of Indra". His skill and bravery greatly impressed the people of the kingdom, who thus conferred him the title Phra Ruang (Glorious Prince). This title was given to all subsequent rulers of Sukhothai, thus giving rise to the first Thai royal dynasty of Phra Ruang .
Sri Intraditya and his queen, Queen Nang Suang, had three sons. The eldest died at a young age, the second was named Ban Muang, and the third son defeated a Khmer prince in an encounter of mounted combat on elephants; he named this youngest son Ram Khamhaeng (Rama the Bold) in tribute to the feat. Sri Intraditya died around 1270, and was succeeded by his son Ban Muang.
[edit] References
- Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation (2011). [นามานุกรมพระมหากษัตริย์ไทย: Directory of Thai kings (Thai)]. Thailand: www.nanmeebooks.com. ISBN 978-616-7308-25-8. นามานุกรมพระมหากษัตริย์ไทย:. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
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Sri Indraditya
Born: ? Died: 1270 |
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King of Sukhothai 1238–1270 |
Succeeded by Ban Muang |
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