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Coronation of Jayavarman VII as King of Angkor in 1181

Type Event Region Asia Time 1181

Around 1181, after defeating a Cham invasion and recapturing the capital Angkor, Jayavarman VII was formally crowned king of Chenla (Khmer).…

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  1. 1177–1181Angkor · Siem ReapAround 1177, Cham forces launched a surprise attack and occupied Angkor, plunging the Khmer monarchy into crisis. Jayavarman VII returned triumphant from the Cham front and gradually recaptured the capital and surrounding territories, laying the military and political foundation for his coronation.
  2. 1181Angkor Royal Palace · Siem ReapAfter recapturing Angkor, Jayavarman VII held a coronation ceremony, proclaiming his legitimacy in the image of a bodhisattva king, and set about reorganizing the administrative, military, and religious systems, launching an era of large-scale construction.

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