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Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II
Ajaw
Palenque Relief.jpg
Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II on a painted stucco relief from Palenque
King of Palenque
Reign c.742
Predecessor Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III
Successor Kʼinich Kan Bahlam III
Born Palenque
Died Palenque
Father Tiwol Chan Mat
Mother Lady Kinuw
Religion Maya religion
Signature Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II's signature

Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II was a ruler, also known as Upakal Kʼinich, of the ancient Maya city of Palenque. He ruled around the year 742.

He was likely the brother of another ruler, Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III. Not many details are known about his time as ruler. We know he was in charge in 742. During that year, he appointed an important person to a high position.

Who Was Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II?

Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II was an ajaw, which means "lord" or "king," in the Maya civilization. He led the city-state of Palenque. Palenque was a powerful city in what is now southern Mexico.

His Time as Ruler

Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II's reign was quite short, or at least not much is recorded about it. The main information we have is from the year 742. In that year, he made a significant official appointment. This shows he was actively governing the city.

Historians learn about him from things like stone carvings and stucco art. These artworks show portraits of him. They give us clues about what he looked like. They also tell us about the important events of his rule.

Family Connections

It is believed that Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II was related to other rulers of Palenque. He was probably the brother of Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III. This suggests that leadership in Palenque often stayed within the same royal family.

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