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Pacal the Great is an important figure in Maya history because he:

Ainvented the irrigation systems that allowed Maya populations to increase rapidly.

Bled the revolt that overthrew the oppressive Aztec regime that had dominated the Maya for decades.

Cexpanded the Maya's Western borders during his rule of nearly 7 decades.

Dconquered the Anasazi to the north and the Inca to the south.