DEVARAJA


Meaning of DEVARAJA in English

In ancient Cambodia, the cult of the "god-king," established early in the 9th century by Jayavarman II ( 0441; 770–850), founder of the Khmer empire.

The cult taught that the king was a manifestation of the god Shiva. For centuries it provided Khmer kings with the religious basis of their royal authority.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.