Kʼinich Kʼukʼ Bahlam II
Ajaw
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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
- 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.
