Indravarman II (Champa)

Jaya Indravarman II (Sanskrit: जय इंद्रवर्मन; Chinese: 釋利因陀羅跋摩; ? - 893) was the king of Champa from 854 to 893 and the founder of Champa's Sixth dynasty.[1] During his reign, relations between Champa and China was restored. Chinese historians begin referring Champa by Chang-cheng or the city of Zen in its Sanskrit form. He founded a new capital, Indrapura in modern-day Quang Nam Province.[2]

Jaya Indravarman II
Raja-di-raja
King of Champa
Reign854–893
Coronation854
PredecessorJaya Vikrantavarman III
SuccessorJaya Simhavarman I
Born?
Indrapura, Champa
Died893
Indrapura, Champa
Full name
Jaya Indravarman II (जय इंद्रवर्मन)
Father?
Mother?
ReligionMahayana Buddhism

He authorized the construction of Dong Duong temple, a Mahayana Buddhist monastery located in southeast of My Son. In 889, Khmer ruler Yasovarman I led an invasion of Champa, but was repelled by Indravarman II.[2]

References
  1. Hall 1981, p. 203.
  2. Hall 1981, p. 202.

Bibliography
  • Hall, Daniel George Edward (1981), History of South East Asia, Macmillan Education, Limited, ISBN 978-1-349-16521-6
  • Maspero, Georges (2002), The Champa Kingdom, White Lotus Co., Ltd, ISBN 978-9747534993
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