| Suryavarman II | |||||||||
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| King of the Khmer Empire | |||||||||
| Reign | 1113–1150 CE | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Dharanindravarman I | ||||||||
| Successor | Dharanindravarman II | ||||||||
| Born | 11th century CE (1094 or 1098[1]) Angkor, Khmer Empire (now in Siem Reap, Cambodia) | ||||||||
| Died | 1150 CE [2][3] Angkor, Khmer Empire (now in Siem Reap, Cambodia) | ||||||||
| Burial | Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia | ||||||||
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| Father | Ksitindraditya | ||||||||
| Mother | Narendralakshmi | ||||||||
| Religion | Hinduism (Vaishnavism) | ||||||||
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| Allegiance |  Khmer Empire | ||||||||
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Suryavarman II (Khmer: សូរ្យវរ្ម័នទី២, UNGEGN: Soryôvôrmoăn Ti 2, ALA-LC: Sūryavarmăn Dī 2), posthumously named Paramavishnuloka, was the ruler of the Khmer Empire from 1113 until his death in 1150.[4] He is most famously known as the builder of Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple in the world, which he dedicated to Vishnu. His reign's monumental architecture, numerous military campaigns and restoration of strong government have led historians to rank Suryavarman II as one of the empire's greatest rulers.
- ^ Del Testa, David W. (2014). "Suryavarman II". Government Leaders, Military Rulers and Political Activists. p. 178. doi:10.4324/9781315063706-177. ISBN 978-1-315-06370-6.
- ^ "Suryavarman II | Biography & Facts | Britannica".
- ^ Study and Teaching Guide: The History of the Renaissance World: A curriculum guide to accompany the History of the Renaissance World. Peace Hill Press. 22 November 2016. ISBN 978-1-945841-01-9.
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