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Ancient Queens Who Shaped an Asian Empire: Indradevi and Jayarajadevi


Indradevi jayarajadevi Ancient Queens Who Shaped an Asian Empire: Indradevi and Jayarajadevi

Indradevi and Jayarajadevi: Ancient Queens Who Shaped an Asian Empire
The Khmer civilization brought education, health, spirituality and enlightenment to the masses of 12th century Southeast Asia. Two women, both queens of King Jayavarman VII, played critical roles in the kingdom’s expansion and success.

Samdech Sangha Raja Jhotañano Chuon Nath (March 11, 1883 – September 25, 1969) is the late Supreme Patriarch Kana Mahanikaya of Cambodia.Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, Nokor Reach and Savada Khmer are also amongst his contribution to the country.

CHENLA and FUNAN

History always begins with legends. Here an Indian Brahmin named Kaundinya married Soma, the Funan queen and that was the beginning of the dynasties of the Funanese kings. The name Funan derives from the Chinese rendition of the old Khmer word bnam (meaning mountain). It is unknown until today what the Funanese called themselves.

Harder facts come from the first century B.C. when some city states likely with an austro-asiatic Mon population allied. The new kingdom centered in the lower Mekong delta. Its capital city Vyadharapura (town of the hunters) has not been found until today. We know about the strong Indian influences in language, law and religion at that time. Funan was an important station on the ocean routes and it regulated the sea trade between India and China by its efficient navy. Oc Eo was the most greatest seaport. The earliest facts date to the mid-3rd century A.C. (comp.: Chinese accounts). At that time Funan reached its furthest extent under the rule of king Fan Shi Man. Nearly all the neighbour states in Thailand, Malaysia and southern Burma collapsed. Only the giant Chinese Empire had the strength to act as political counterbalance.

Funan collapsed in the sixth century and was replaced by the Chenla kingdom. The cradle of Chenla laid in the region of Wat Phu in the south of Laos with its capital city Bhavapura. The last Funanese king Bhavavarman married a princess from the royal family of Chenla and they became the founders of the first Khmer empire.

Friendship

Kun Khmer Boran!!

I was training Kun Khmer

Vichai, Reaksmey, Phirom Pheakdey and Noun Phirom

I love Kun Khmer!!  it is my favorite sport, it is a kind of sport for making our health strongly, healthy and a great video also

Ei Phuthorng 

Welcome to Cambodia, The Kingdom of Wonder!! 

Welcome to Kun Khmer!!  The purpose of this post is to preserve, protect, and pass along the 2000 years Khmer martial arts, which were nearly wiped out during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.  

At its peak, the great Khmer civilization (as the people of Cambodia refer to themselves) ruled an empire that ecompassed modern Cambodia, Thailand, South Vietnam and part of Myanmar in the West, and stretched up to Wat Phou of Laos in the North.  Due to their closeness to India, their culture was largely impacted by their neighbor, particularly in literature.  The Indian epics "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" are two pieces of such influential literature combined with the Khmer epics of Kru Pram (5 elements).  The two cultures blended in much like the two couples marriage concept. 

The Khmer's greatest achievement was in architecture and sculpture. Though their civilization has long since declined, it left behind marvelous monuments and temples such as those at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Preah Vichear and more. On the walls of these sites one can find unique art and sculptures depicting the ancient Khmer way of life. In sacred Sanskrit or in art-forms depicting warriors on the battlefield, the Khmer martial arts Kbach Kun Boran Khmer are carved upon the stone walls. After the Khmer Rouge genocide, these monuments still stand proudly, allowing valuable information to survive.

Please feel free to look around the site to learn more about our art and its history.

Svay Vuthy, Noun Sara and Anton Trickey