Barom Reachea I (Khmer: បរមិន្ទរាជា, Paramindarājā; 1521–1576) was the Cambodian king who reigned from 1566 to 1576.
| Barom Reachea I | |
|---|---|
| King of Cambodia | |
| Reign | 1566–1576 |
| Coronation | 1558 |
| Predecessor | Ang Chan I |
| Successor | Satha I |
| Born | 1521 Pursat, Cambodia |
| Died | 1576 (aged 55) Longvek, Cambodia |
| Spouse | Tevi Tep Bopha Mali Kesar Mealea Van |
| Issue | Prince Satha I
Prince Soriyopear Ponhea Nour Ponhea An |
| House | Varman Dynasty |
| Father | Ang Chan I Reachea |
| Mother | Botum Bopha |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Barom Reachea I was the second son of Ang Chan I.[citation needed] During his reign, Siam was at war with Burma. Since 1569, Burmese occupied the Siamese capital Ayuttaya for fifteen years. Seizing the opportunity, Cambodia launched a counter-offensive against Siam. Cambodian army recaptured the northwest provinces, and moved the capital back to Angkor in 1570.[1]
References
edit- ^ the historical background - Shodhganga, page. 28