EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Cham Invasion of 1177 How Warships Reached Angkor
from The Khmer Empire: The Lost Civilization Behind Angkor Wat — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1177, the Cham kingdom launched a stunning naval raid that reached the heart of the Khmer Empire. Lucas and Luna explore how Cham warships sailed up the Tonlé Sap river, sacked the capital, and killed the Khmer king. They examine the geopolitical backdrop — Khmer-Cham rivalry, the strategic port of Vijaya, and the monsoon-driven tactics. The episode also covers the aftermath: how Jayavarman VII rose from the ashes to drive out the invaders and build Angkor Thom. Along the way, they reflect on what the siege reveals about Angkor's vulnerabilities and the interconnected world of medieval Southeast Asia. #ChamInvasion1177 #TonleSap #JayavarmanVII #Vijaya #Angkor #KhmerEmpire #Champa #NavalWarfare #MedievalSoutheastAsia #Tribhuvanadityavarman #JayaIndravarmanIV #TonleSapRiver #SiegeOfAngkor #KhmerChamWars #AngkorWat #History #FexingoHistory #SoutheastAsianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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