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The Khmer Empire's Forgotten Queen
While earlier episodes explored the divine kingship of Jayavarman VII and the engineering marvels of the barays, Episode 253 turns its gaze toward the women who wielded power from the shadows of Yasodharapura. We trace the lineage of Indravarman III and his mother, the powerful Queen Mother, examining how royal women managed the kingdom’s resources during the transition from Hinduism to Theravada Buddhism. Through the lens of temple inscriptions at Prasat Kravan and Banteay Srei, we uncover the administrative realities of female regency in 10th-century Kambuja. This episode highlights the…
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