Jayavarman VI.
Jayavarman VI. (* in the 11th century; † 1107 ) was King of the Khmer Empire of Angkor from around 1080 until his death .
Under his predecessors Udayadityavarman II and Harshavarman III. there were sometimes internal quarrels and struggles. There was also an unsuccessful war against the Champa empire . Harshavarman III. likely ruled Angkor during these revolts that eventually spawned Jayavarman VI, presumably a former vassal, as the rightful king.
Jayavarman came from the area of Phimai ( Buriram Province , Thailand) in the valley of the Mae Nam Mun (Mun River) . Judging by the name of his hometown, he seems to have been a usurper and founder of a new dynasty, the Mahidharapura . In early inscriptions of his reign, he claims to be descended from a mythical couple: Prince Sage Kambu Swayambhuva and his sister and wife Mera.
Jayavarman VI. During the first period of his reign he was sure to try to win over the faithful followers of the old dynasty and lineage of Harshavarman III. of Angkor in check and pull over to his side. He is considered to be the builder of the temple in Phimai.
Jayavarman VI. died in 1107 and was posthumously given the name Paramakaivalyapada . He was succeeded by his older brother, Dharanindravarman I.
Individual evidence
literature
- Charles Higham : The Civilization of Angkor . Phoenix 2003. ISBN 1842125842 .
- George Coedès : The Indianized states of Southeast Asia . University of Hawaii Press 1986 (edited by Walter Vella). ISBN 9780824803681 .
- Trudy Jacobsen: Lost Goddesses: the denial of female power in Cambodian history . NIAS Press 2008. ISBN 9788776940010 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Harshavarman III. |
King of the Khmer 1080 to 1107 |
Dharanindravarman I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jayavarman VI. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of the Khmer Empire of Angkor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1107 |