While earlier episodes explored Angkor’s water systems and astronomical alignments, this episode examines the military engine that sustained the Khmer Empire for centuries. We look at how Jayavarman VII transformed a regional power into a continental force through the use of war elephants, naval infantry, and sophisticated siege tactics. Drawing on Zhou Daguan’s observations and inscriptional evidence from Preah Khan, we explore the logistics of maintaining standing armies, the role of foreign mercenaries, and the brutal reality of the Cham wars. From the Battle of Siem Reap to the defense of Yasodharapura, we uncover the strategic depth behind the stone temples.
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