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Suryavarman I

d. 1050 · 11th century

Suryavarman I was king of the Khmer Empire from about 1006 to 1050. He won the throne after years of civil war and extended Khmer power westwards over the Chao Phraya basin, including Lopburi. He built the royal palace and the Phimeanakas at Angkor, added to the temple of Preah Vihear and required his officials to swear a famous oath of loyalty.

Suryavarman I
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Lavo Kingdom

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