Suryavarman I (Narvanapala la) was king of the Khmer Empire from 1010 to 1050. After the reign of Udayadityavarman I, which ended around 1000, there was no clear successor. Two kings, Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, both claimed the throne. Suryavarman I was a Buddhist who was said in the Chronicles of Chieng Maï to be of Malaysian origin. He claimed to be the son of the Brahmin Kaundinya and Princess Soma. After nine years of war, Suryavarman I won the throne. The Khmer empire was a powerful kingdom based in what is now Cambodia. ... Events The Ly Dynasty in Vietnam is established (or 1009). ... Events Leofric becomes Bishop of Exeter Births Margrave Leopold II of Austria (d. ... For other uses, see number 1000. ... Statues of Buddha such as this, the Tian Tan Buddha statue in Hong Kong, remind followers to practice right living. ...

His reign lasted some 40 years and he spent much of that time defending it. Known as the "King of the Just Laws," he consolidated his political power by inviting some four thousand local officials to the royal palace and swear an oath of allegiance to him. Suryavarman I made Buddhism the state religion. However, he allowed the people to continue practising Hinduism if they wished. Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma, and Vaidika-Dharma) is a worldwide religious tradition that is based on the bed-rock of the Vedas. ...

His palace was situated in the vicinity of Angkor Thom, and he was the first of the Khmers rulers to protect his palace with a wall. In 1022 Suryavarman I expanded his territory to the west to Lopburi in Thailand and into Laos. Face-tower of the South Gate, showing Avalokiteshvara Bayon temple, Angkor Thom The Terrace of the Leper King, showing apsara Angkor Thom was the fortified inner royal city built by Jayavarman VII (1181 - 1220?), Buddhist king of the Khmer Empire, at the end of the 12th Century, after Angkor had... Events Several Catharist heretics are killed in Toulouse. ... Lopburi is a city in Thailand, capital of the Lopburi province. ...

The major constructions built by this king were the Prasat Preah Vihear on Dangrek Mountain, and Prasat Phimeanakas. Suryavarman I also started the second Angkor reservoir, the West Baray, which is five miles (eight kilometers) long and one mile (1.6 kilometers) wide. It held more than 150 million gallons (567 million liters) of water. This is the largest Khmer reservoir that survives. Prasat Preah Vihear is situated near to the Thai border of Sisaket Province. ... The West Baray is a baray at Angkor, Cambodia, orientated east-west and located just west of Angkor Thom. ...

Suryavarman I died in 1050. He was succeeded by his sons, Udayadityavarman II, who died around 1066 and Hashavarman III (Sadasivapada). The latter continued the struggle against internal rebellions and fought back assaults from the Chams until his death in 1080. Events Leofric becomes Bishop of Exeter Births Margrave Leopold II of Austria (d. ... Udayadityavarman II ruled the Angkor Kingdom from 1050 - 1066 A.D. He was the successor of Suryavarman I but not his son: he descended from Yasovaraman Is spouse. ... Events January 6 - Harold II is crowned King of England the day after Edward the Confessor dies. ... Cham statue from Cham Museum in Danang, Vietnam The Cham people are descendants of the kingdom of Champa. ... Events William I of England, in a letter, reminds the Bishop of Rome that the King of England owes him no allegiance. ...

External links: http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/seasia/angkorkings.html http://khmerprideproductions.com/chapter4.html http://www.indochinaexclusive.com/srkbalspean.jpg The Khmer empire was a powerful kingdom based in what is now Cambodia. ... Udayadityavarman II ruled the Angkor Kingdom from 1050 - 1066 A.D. He was the successor of Suryavarman I but not his son: he descended from Yasovaraman Is spouse. ...