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Suryavarman I: The Khmer King Who Conquered the Corridor
This episode uncovers the remarkable reign of Suryavarman I, the 11th-century Khmer king who expanded the empire west into the Menam Valley, forging the Angkorian heartland we recognize today. Unlike the builder-king Jayavarman VII or the temple-builder Suryavarman II, Suryavarman I was a fierce warrior and shrewd diplomat who seized the throne from the Udâyadityavarman line, then cemented his rule by marrying into the aristocracy and constructing the massive West Baray reservoir. We explore his military campaigns against the Mon kingdoms of Lopburi and Haripunjaya, his patronage of both…
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