Indrani of Sambhupura facts for kids

Indrani was a powerful queen from the 8th century in a place called Sambhupura in Cambodia. She was a "queen regnant," which means she ruled the kingdom all by herself, not just as a queen married to a king.

Who Was Queen Indrani?

Indrani was born into a royal family in Sambhupura. She was the rightful heir to the throne. This meant she was next in line to become the ruler.

She married a man named Pushkaraksha. He was also known as Indraloka. When they married, he became a co-ruler with her. However, it was clear that Indrani was the main monarch. She held the power and ruled the kingdom on her own.

Her Royal Family

Queen Indrani had two children. Her son was Prince Sambhuvarman, who was also called Rudravarman. She also had a daughter, Princess Nṛpatendradevī.

Her son, Sambhuvarman, married Princess Narendradevi (II). She was his cousin, the daughter of his father's sister. Later, Indrani's daughter, Nṛpatendradevī, became queen after her. Nṛpatendradevī even married her brother's son.

How Indrani Was Remembered

Queen Indrani was a very important ruler. People remembered and honored her for many centuries after she died. This shows how much impact she had on her kingdom.

For example, a stone carving from the year 860 mentions "the land of vrah kamraten an Indrani." This carving was made during the time of King Jayavarman III. Later, in 881, her great-grandson, King Indravarman I, built a statue of her. He called her "the queen of Indraloka, Indrani." This statue was placed at a monument called Bakong.