Indravarman I

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Indravarman I
King
Khmer Empire: 877 - 890
Predecessor	Jayavarman III
Successor	Yasovarman I

Indravarman I was the king of the Khmer Empire (region of Angkor in Cambodia), from 877 to 890.

Indravarman I replaced his cousin Jayavarman III. He managed to expand the kingdom without wars, and he began extensive building projects, thanks to the wealth gained through trade and agriculture. In 879 he built a temple named Preah Ko at Roluos, the capital city, near present-day Phumi Rôluos, which showed a new phase of Khmer architecture. He created an artificial lake to act as a reservoir there, part of a wide irrigation system. He founded the city of Hariharalaya and the large pyramid temple known as the Bakong temple he had built there in 881. He was succeeded by his son, Yasovarman I.

Preceded by Jayavarman III

King of Cambodia 877–890

Succeeded by Yasovarman I