Who Is Jayavarman
1120/25—Died C. 1220), One of the Most Forceful and Productive Kings of the Khmer (Cambodian) Empire of Angkor (Reigning 1181–C. 1220). He Expanded the Empire...
1120/25—died c. 1220), one of the most forceful and productive kings of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire of Angkor (reigning 1181–c. 1220). He expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent and engaged in a building program that yielded numerous temples (including Angkor Thom), highways, rest houses, and hospitals.
What was Jayavarman famous for?
1120/25—died c. 1220), one of the most forceful and productive kings of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire of Angkor (reigning 1181–c. 1220). He expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent and engaged in a building program that yielded numerous temples (including Angkor Thom), highways, rest houses, and hospitals.
What did Jayavarman III do?
An inscription from Prasat Sak describes: “When he failed to capture a wild elephant while hunting, a divinity promised that he would secure the animal if he built a sanctuary.” There are some temples dated to his reign though none said that they belonged to him. … He died in 877 probably from chasing a wild elephant.
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