Indravarman II (Champa)
Jaya Indravarman II (Sanskrit: जय इंद्रवर्मन; Chinese: 釋利因陀羅跋摩; ? - 893) was the king of Champa from 854 to 893 and the founder of Champa's Sixth dynasty.[1] During his reign, relations between Champa and China was restored. Chinese historians begin referring Champa by Chang-cheng or the city of Zen in its Sanskrit form. He founded a new capital, Indrapura in modern-day Quang Nam Province.[2]
| Jaya Indravarman II | |||||
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| Raja-di-raja | |||||
| King of Champa | |||||
| Reign | 854–893 | ||||
| Coronation | 854 | ||||
| Predecessor | Jaya Vikrantavarman III | ||||
| Successor | Jaya Simhavarman I | ||||
| Born | ? Indrapura, Champa | ||||
| Died | 893 Indrapura, Champa | ||||
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| Father | ? | ||||
| Mother | ? | ||||
| Religion | Mahayana Buddhism | ||||
He authorized the construction of Dong Duong temple, a Mahayana Buddhist monastery located in southeast of My Son. In 889, Khmer ruler Yasovarman I led an invasion of Champa, but was repelled by Indravarman II.[2]
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