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| Preceded by Harshavarman II 941 – 944 |
Rajendravarman II Emperor of Angkor 944 – 968 |
Succeeded by Jayavarman V 968 – 1001 |
| Religion: | Hindu (Shaivite) |
| Monuments: |
Baksei Chamkrong Temple (completed 948) East Mebon Temple (953) Pre Rup Temple (961) Bat Chum Temple Banteay Srei Temple (967) Phimeanakas Temple (started?) |
| Relatives: | Uncle and first cousin of Harshavarman II (reign 941 – 944 CE) Father of Jayavarman V (reign 968 – 1001 CE) |
Rajendravarman II (Khmer: រាជេន្ទ្រវរ្ម័នទី២) wrestled power away from his cousin Harshavarman II and moved the capital back from Koh Ker to Yashodharapura (Angkor) in 944 CE.
Many scholars believe that Rajendravarman II instituted a system of centralised administration, establishing more direct control over a collection of princes who had been largely independent at their estates in the provinces.
Rajendravarman II was succeeded by his 10-year-old son, who reigned as Jayavarman V.
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