| Indravarman III | |
|---|---|
| King of the Khmer Empire | |
| Reign | 1295 – 1308 |
| Predecessor | Jayavarman VIII |
| Successor | Indrajayavarman |
| Spouse | Srindrabhupesvarachuda |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Indravarman III (Khmer: ឥន្ទ្រវរ្ម័នទី៣), also titled Srindravarman (Khmer: ស្រីន្ទ្រវរ្ម័ន) 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,[1]:133 whose eldest daughter, Srindrabhupesvarachuda, he had married.[2]:211 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.[3]
References
- ^ Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN 9781842125847
- ^ Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
- ^ The Fall of Nokor Thom
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jayavarman VIII | King of Cambodia 1295–1308 | Succeeded by Indrajayavarman |