Rajendravarman II

king of Angkor

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Rajendravarman II was a king of the Khmer empire who ruled from 944 to 968 CE. He restored the capital city of Angkor after a period of warfare and disorder. His reign ushered in nearly a century of peace and prosperity for the Khmer kingdom. This era of stability allowed for significant cultural and architectural developments, including the construction of temples that are now celebrated archaeological sites.1

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…abandoned for nearly 30 years—Rajendravarman II (ruled 944–968) restored the capital and set in motion a period of peace and prosperity that lasted nearly a century. During the reign of his successor, Jayavarman V (968–c. 1000), the rose-colored sandstone shrine of Banteai Srei—arguably the loveliest temple at Angkor—was built…
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…abandoned for nearly 30 years—Rajendravarman II (ruled 944–968) restored the capital and set in motion a period of peace and prosperity that lasted nearly a century. During the reign of his successor, Jayavarman V (968–c. 1000), the rose-colored sandstone shrine of Banteai Srei—arguably the loveliest temple at Angkor—was built…
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