Dharanindravarman I
| Preceded by Jayavarman VI 1080 – 1107 |
Dharanindravarman I Emperor of Angkor 1107 – 1112 |
Succeeded by Suryavarman II 1113 – 1150 |
| Religion: | Hindu (Shaivite) |
| Monuments: | — |
| Relatives: | Older brother of Jayavarman VI Great-uncle of Suryavarman II |
Dharanindravarman I (Khmer: ធរណីន្ទ្រវរ្ម័នទី១) ascended to the throne following the premature death of his younger brother, Jayavarman VI. He became king '...having no desire for royalty...'.
He was married to Queen Vijayendralakshmi, former wife of Jayavarman VI.
He was killed in battle by his great-nephew, Suryavarman II.
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