Kʼinich Kʼukʼ Bahlam II,[N 1] also known as Bahlum Kʼukʼ II and Mahkʼina Kuk, (fl. c .764-783), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He acceded to the throne on March 4, 764 and ruled until c. 783.[N 2][1] He was a son of Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III and Lady Men Nik.[1] Knowledge of him is limited to a few broken monuments: the Tablet of the 96 glyphs, the Creation Tablet, the House B Mural? and Bodega no. 218.[2]
| Kʼinich Kʼukʼ Bahlam II | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 4 March 764 – c.783 |
| Predecessor | Kʼinich Kan Bahlam III |
| Successor | Janaab Pakal III |
| Born | Palenque |
| Died | c.783 Palenque |
| Father | Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III |
| Mother | Lady Men Nik |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KʼINICH-KʼUK[Bahlam]-ma, translated "Radiant Quetzal Jaguar".
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Acceded: 9.16.13.0.7 9 Manikʼ 15 Wo.
Sources
edit- ^ a b Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. pp. 89–90. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. pp. 173–174. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.
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