Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II
Ajaw
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Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II,[N 1] also known as Upakal Kʼinich, (fl. c.742), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He ruled c.742 and he was probably brother of Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III.[1] There are only few details about his reign like Bodega no. 1144 and portraits on a stucco-covered pier from Temple 19, only date from his reign is from 742, when he installed lord into important office.[clarification needed][2]
| Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II on a painted stucco relief from Palenque | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | c.742 |
| Predecessor | Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III |
| Successor | Kʼinich Kan Bahlam III |
| Born | Palenque |
| Died | Palenque |
| Father | Tiwol Chan Mat |
| Mother | Lady Kinuw |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is u-PAKAL-la-KʼINICH (KʼINICH-) JANA꞉B-pa-ka-la, translated "Shield of the Sun God Radiant ?-Shield".