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Harshavarman II

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Harshavarman II(Khmer:ហស៌វរ្ម័នទី២) was anAngkorianking who ruled from 941 to 944. He succeeded his father in 941; however, his reign atKoh Kerwas brief and "characterized by conflict".[1]: 73 His cousin,Rajendravarman II,wrestled the power away from him and moved the capital back to Yashodharapura. He died in 944 and received the posthumous name of Brahmaloka.[2]: 115 

References

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  1. ^Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson,ISBN9781842125847
  2. ^Coedès, George(1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.).The Indianized States of Southeast Asia.trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press.ISBN978-0-8248-0368-1.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Emperor of Angkor
941–944
Succeeded by