Indravarman III
| 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]
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| Preceded by Jayavarman VIII |
King of Cambodia 1295–1308 |
Succeeded by Indrajayavarman |