Yasovarman I

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Yasovarman I	Yasovarman I (born 870, died circa 910) was a Khmer king who reigned from 889 to 910. He is known for founding Yasodharapura, the first capital at the Angkor site. Yasovarman I, born in 870 and died around 910, was a significant king of the Khmer Empire who reigned from 889 to 910. His reign is particularly notable for the founding of Yasodharapura, the first capital located at the Angkor site, which became the nerve center of the Khmer Empire for centuries. Yasovarman I's full name is "Paramesvara Paramabhattaraka Yasovarman," but he is commonly referred to as Yasovarman I. Nicknamed "the builder king," he is also known for constructing the Lolei temple and establishing an extensive irrigation network, including the creation of the East Baray, a massive reservoir that played a crucial role in the region's agriculture. Yasovarman I is considered one of the most influential kings in Khmer history, laying the groundwork for Angkor's future prosperity.

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Yasovarman I (born 870, died circa 910) was a Khmer king who reigned from 889 to 910. He is known for founding Yasodharapura, the first capital at the Angkor site.

Yasovarman I, born in 870 and died around 910, was a significant king of the Khmer Empire who reigned from 889 to 910. His reign is particularly notable for the founding of Yasodharapura, the first capital located at the Angkor site, which became the nerve center of the Khmer Empire for centuries. Yasovarman I's full name is "Paramesvara Paramabhattaraka Yasovarman," but he is commonly referred to as Yasovarman I. Nicknamed "the builder king," he is also known for constructing the Lolei temple and establishing an extensive irrigation network, including the creation of the East Baray, a massive reservoir that played a crucial role in the region's agriculture. Yasovarman I is considered one of the most influential kings in Khmer history, laying the groundwork for Angkor's future prosperity.