
The Khmer Empire
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Architectural Achievements and Religious Shifts in the Khmer Empire
This chapter delves into the construction and importance of the Bayon and Ta-Prom temples during the Khmer Empire's zenith, highlighting a shift from Hinduism to Buddhism under a benevolent king. It also analyzes the empire's decline after 1218, connecting the rise of Theravada Buddhism to diminishing royal authority.
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