Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c9.75

c9.75

The aggressive imperial policy was continued by the next king Indra-varman who founded a new dynasty. He claims in his record that his commands were respectfully obeyed by the rulers of China, Champā and Yavadvīpa. His son Yaśo-varman, who ascended the throne in 889 A.D., was one of the greatest kings of Kambuja. He distinguished himself by his military campaigns, both by land and sea, and not only maintained intact the vast empire he had inherited, but also enhanced its glory and splendour. He built many temples and a new capital city called after him Yaśodharapura. It included a large part, and formed the nucleus, of the later city of Angkor Thom, which still stands as the eternal symbol of the glory and grandeur of Hindu culture and civilization in South-east Asia.