Some interesting facts about the legendary emperor who built Angkor Wat:
-Suryavarman II was one of the few emperors of the Khmer Empire who only had one wife. The reason behind this was Suryavarman's and Suryavana's loyalty and eternal love to each other. Suryavana never remarried after his death and was very sad for a long time, even implementing a year of national mourning after his death. Suryavana could have later been buried in Angkor Wat next to her husband.
-Suryavarman II was the second youngest emperor of the Khmer Empire to date.
-Suryavarman II was a formidable swordsman and warrior. He always led his army personally into battle and fought with them.
-Suryavarman II was very tall for his time. The average man in the Khmer Empire was 1.70 meters tall while he was 2.10 meters tall.
-HE WAS AN ARDENT VISHNU DEVOTEE WHO WISHED VAIKUNTHA AFTER DEATH & the legends say he achieved it.
Pic: Suryavarman II as portrayed in the historical movie Angkor Wat!
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