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The Khmer Navy and the Battle of the Tonlé Sap
In 1177, the Cham fleet sailed up the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers, sacking Angkor in a shocking naval raid. But the Khmer Empire had its own maritime tradition, from river-borne troops to ocean-going ships. This episode explores the naval architecture and warfare of the Khmer Empire, focusing on the Cham invasion of 1177 and the subsequent Khmer naval revival under Jayavarman VII. We discuss the types of vessels used, the strategic importance of the Tonlé Sap, and the battles that shaped the empire's fate. Drawing on Chinese records by Zhou Daguan, Cham inscriptions, and archaeological…
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