Indravarman III

Indravarman III
Indravarman III
King
Reign	Khmer Empire
Predecessor	Jayavarman VIII
Successor	Indrajayavarman

Indravarman III (Template:Lang-km; also titled Srindravarman ) was a ruler of the Khmer Empire from 1295 to 1308. He rose to power after the abdication of his father in law Jayavarman VIII,^[1]^: 133 whose eldest daughter, Srindrabhupesvarachuda, he had married.^[2]^: 211 Indravarman III was a follower of Theravada Buddhism and upon his ascension to power he made it the state religion.

According to legends he was known for his special weapon, a bat made of ironwood.^[3]

References

^ Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN 9781842125847
^ Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
^ Sri Dharmaraja

Regnal titles
Preceded by Jayavarman VIII	King of Cambodia 1295–1308	Succeeded by Indrajayavarman

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[Higham-1] Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN 9781842125847

[Coedes-2] Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.

[3] Sri Dharmaraja

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