Indravarman III [SEP] date of death
Indravarman III
Indravarman III (), 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, whose eldest daughter, Srindrabhupesvarachuda, he had married. 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.
the most powerful ruler of his dynasty.
Events Date unknown.
- Boniface of Verona expels the Byzantines from their last remaining strongholds on Euboea.
- Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan spends a year at the court of Khmer King Indravarman III at Angkor, and pens a journal setting forth his observations.
- "approximate date" – Tarabya, self-proclaimed king of Pegu, is defeated in single combat on war elephants by Wareru.
Births.
- August 10 – "Blind" King John I of Bohemia