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The Cham Invasion of 1177: Angkor's Darkest Hour
In 1177, the Cham navy sailed up the Mekong and across the Tonlé Sap, sacking Angkor and ending Suryavarman II's dynasty. This episode traces the invasion from the Cham perspective—King Jaya Indravarman IV's fleet, the battle on the great lake, and the brutal fall of the capital. We explore how the Khmer were caught off guard, the role of the monsoon, and the aftermath that set the stage for Jayavarman VII's revenge. Using Chinese accounts and Cham inscriptions, we piece together the logistics, the political backstory, and the human cost of Angkor's darkest hour…
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