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The Chola Empire's Diplomatic Marriage to the Khmer Empire
In the 11th century, the Chola Empire of South India forged a remarkable alliance with the Khmer Empire of Angkor through a strategic marriage. This episode follows the journey of a Chola princess who traveled across the Bay of Bengal to become queen of Suryavarman I, a Khmer king who built the temple of Preah Vihear. We explore the archaeological and epigraphic evidence for this union, including inscriptions at Angkor Wat and in Tamil Nadu that mention 'Kamboja' and 'Suryavarman.' The conversation examines how the Chola-Khmer alliance reshaped trade routes, facilitated…
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