The Angkor empire, also known as the Khmer empire, lasted a full six hundred years, and the city-state of Angkor served as its cultural and political center.
It was one of Southeast Asia's most impressive and important human accomplishments and over its long rule, it dominated an area that would encompass modern Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The Khmer empire rose for a number of different reasons. The monarchy system that was adopted by the Angkor empire was much like that of the Indian kings, and the Angkor kings ruled with absolute power and divine right. The empire itself was capable of raising vast armies to both defend and attack.
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It was one of Southeast Asia's most impressive and important human accomplishments and over its long rule, it dominated an area that would encompass modern Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The Khmer empire rose for a number of different reasons. The monarchy system that was adopted by the Angkor empire was much like that of the Indian kings, and the Angkor kings ruled with absolute power and divine right. The empire itself was capable of raising vast armies to both defend and attack.
(Lily)