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Jayavarman V and the Court Intrigue of Tenth Century Angkor
In this episode, we step back to the 10th century, to the reign of Jayavarman V, a king who ascended the throne as a child and whose rule was marked by political maneuvering, intellectual flourishing, and the construction of some of Angkor's most intriguing early temples. We explore the royal succession after Rajendravarman II, the influence of powerful ministers and brahmins, and the building of Ta Keo, Angkor's first fully sandstone temple mountain. We also delve into the Sanskrit inscriptions of the period, which reveal a court deeply engaged in philosophy, law, and the arts…
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