The Phantom King: Jayavarman VI and the Angkorian Civil War

In the early 12th century, the Khmer Empire faced a succession crisis that erupted into civil war. Jayavarman VI, a provincial prince from the Phimai region, challenged the ruling dynasty and marched on Angkor. This episode explores the conflict between the old capital of Angkor and the rising power of the Mun River Valley, the role of the Phimai temple complex, and the war that reshaped the empire. We discuss the mysterious origins of Jayavarman VI, the battles along the Tonle Sap, and how his victory ushered in a new dynasty that would build Angkor Wat. Learn about the forgotten civil war that nearly tore the Khmer Empire apart. #JayavarmanVI #KhmerEmpire #AngkorCivilWar #Phimai #MunRiver #HarshavarmanIII #Dharavida #Linga #Cham #SuryavarmanII #AngkorWat #SoutheastAsia #Cambodia #History #FexingoHistory #MedievalHistory #CivilWar #DynasticStruggle Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo