Indrapura (Champa)
Indrapura was the capital city of the kingdom of Champa from 875 AD until 982, or until 12th century AD. It was built and ruled under the reign of Buddhist king Indravarman II (r. 875-890) and some of his successors belonging to the Bhrgu dynasty in Đồng Dương. The word Indrapura means "City of Indra" in Sanskrit, Indra being the Hindu God of Storm and War, and King of the Gods in the Rig Veda.
| Indrapura | |
|---|---|
| ឦន្ទ្រពុរ | |
The ruins of Đồng Dương Monastery | |
| Type | Former capital of Champa |
| Location | Quảng Nam province, Central Vietnam |
| Coordinates | 15°40′01″N 108°22′59″E |
| Founded | 875 |
| Founder | Indravarman II |
| Demolished | 1471, 1969 |
Location of Indrapura in Vietnam | |
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