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The Khmer Empire's Lost Queens: Power Behind the Throne
While Jayavarman VII and Suryavarman II dominate the narrative of Angkor, the empire’s stability often rested on the shoulders of its queens. This episode explores how royal women like Indravarman III’s mother and later figures wielded power not just through marriage, but by controlling key religious institutions and temple endowments. We look at the specific roles of queens in the Devaraja cult, their influence over Brahmin priests, and how inscriptions reveal a complex web of political alliances forged by women who were often erased from stone. From Yasodharapura to Banteay Srei, we uncover…
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