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The Khmer Empire's Forgotten Women: Queens, Priests, and Power
While Angkor is often remembered through the lens of its great male kings like Suryavarman II and Jayavarman VII, the Khmer Empire was deeply shaped by women who held significant political and religious authority. This episode explores the lives of powerful queens such as Indravarman I’s queen Rajendralakshmi, who commissioned major temples, and the role of the devaraja cult in legitimizing female spiritual power. We examine inscriptions that reveal women managing land, leading temple communities, and acting as intermediaries between the divine king and the gods. Through the stories of…
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