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King Indravarman II and the Golden Age of Angkor
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of King Indravarman II, a lesser-known but pivotal figure who ruled the Khmer Empire during its golden age. They discuss his ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Preah Khan temple complex and the expansion of the baray irrigation system. The episode also covers his diplomatic and military campaigns against Champa and Dai Viet, drawing from inscriptions and the accounts of Chinese envoy Zhou Daguan. Lucas explains how Indravarman II consolidated power after the Cham invasion of 1177, blending Hindu and Buddhist…
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