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Angkor's Last King: Jayavarman IX and the End of an Era
Season 2
Episode 85
Published 2 months ago
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This episode of Fexingo History dives into the final chapter of the Khmer Empire through the life of its last sovereign, Jayavarman IX. We explore the crumbling devaraja cult, the devastating impact of the Black Death on Southeast Asia, and the shifting trade routes that bypassed Angkor. Join Lucas and Luna as they discuss the Ming shi lu records, the rise of Theravada Buddhism under King Sumana, and the ultimate abandonment of Yasodharapura. A nuanced look at how climate change, religious transformation, and foreign pressure converged to end one of history's greatest empires.