How did pacal gain territory for his city-state of palenque?

Ac Kan's daughter ruled until her son, Pacal, reached an age old enough to assume the throne.

Pakal himself was crowned by his mother's hand on July 26, 615 A. D. He around twelve years old. His parents served as regents to the young king and as trusted advisors until they passed away years later.

Explanation:

Pacal was was ruler of the Maya city of Palenque from 615 A. D. to his death in 683. His grandfather was Ac kan. Before A kan died, he had no son. So his daughter ruled and succeeded him till her son pacal come to an age to gain territory for his city state Palenque.