Kʼinich Kan Bahlam III,[N 1] (fl. c.751), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He ruled c.751.[1] Ruler is not mentioned in any monument at Palenque but only one text at Pomona, that suggest his reign was short or troubled.[2]
| Kʼinich Kan Bahlam III | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | c.751 |
| Predecessor | Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II |
| Successor | Kʼinich Kʼukʼ Bahlam II |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes edit
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KʼINICH-ka-KAN[Bahlam], translated "Radiant Jaguar Snake".
Sources edit
- ^ Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. p. 88. 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. p. 174. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.