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Indravarman I: The Khmer Empire's Forgotten Founder
This episode of The Khmer Empire podcast explores the pivotal reign of King Indravarman I (877–889 CE), the often-overlooked ruler who laid the foundations for Angkor's golden age. While later kings like Suryavarman II and Jayavarman VII built the grand temples we know today, it was Indravarman who established the empire's hydraulic infrastructure, religious symbolism, and administrative template. We discuss his construction of the Indratataka baray—the first massive water reservoir—and the temple-mountain Preah Ko, dedicated to his deified ancestors. Lucas and Luna also examine…
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