Yasovarman II
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Yasovarman II was the ruler of the Khmer empire
from 1160 to 1166. He succeeded Suryavarman II
. His rule ended with his assassination by one of his subordinates.
Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire was one of the most powerful empires in Southeast Asia. The empire, which grew out of the former kingdom of Chenla, at times ruled over and/or vassalized parts of modern-day Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, and Malaysia. Its greatest legacy is Angkor, the site of the capital city...
from 1160 to 1166. He succeeded Suryavarman II
Suryavarman II
Suryavarman II was king of the Khmer Empire from 1113 AD to 1145-1150 AD and the builder of Angkor Wat, which he dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu...
. His rule ended with his assassination by one of his subordinates.