Indravarman III

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Indravarman III
King
Reign	Khmer Empire
Predecessor	Jayavarman VIII
Successor	Indrajayavarman

Indravarman III (Khmer: ឥន្ទ្រវរ្ម័នទី៣; 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. 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.^[1]

References

↑ Sri Dharmaraja

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

Persondata
Name	Indravarman 03
Alternative names
Short description	Cambodian queen
Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death	1308
Place of death

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