Suryavarman II: Why did he build Angkor Wat?

King Suryavarman II, who reigned from 1113 to 1150, was one of the most illustrious rulers of the Khmer Empire. Renowned for his deep devotion to Hinduism, he commissioned the construction of Angkor Wat, a monumental temple dedicated to Vishnu, which stands as a testament to his architectural vision and religious piety. Under his leadership, the Khmer Empire expanded its territory through successful military campaigns, including a notable victory over the Champa Kingdom. Suryavarman II also demonstrated diplomatic brilliance by establishing strong trade alliances, transforming Angkor Wat into a regional hub and center of prosperity. His reign marked a golden era of cultural, economic, and military achievements, leaving an enduring legacy in the chronicles of Southeast Asian history. King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat, Khmer Empire, Hinduism, Vishnu, architectural achievements, military campaigns, Champa Kingdom, trade alliances, regional hub, prosperity, cultural achievements, economic strength, Southeast Asian history, divine kingship, Khmer architecture, temple construction, expansion of territory, diplomatic brilliance, historical legacy, Cambodian ancient history, tourism, Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Khmer culture, UNESCO World Heritage, Cambodian temples, ancient ruins, historical tourism, Southeast Asia travel, Khmer civilization, Cambodia travel guide, Siem Reap attractions, Cambodian heritage. #KingSuryavarmanII #AngkorWat #KhmerEmpire #Hinduism #Vishnu #ArchitecturalAchievements #MilitaryCampaigns #ChampaKingdom #TradeAlliances #RegionalHub #Prosperity #CulturalAchievements #EconomicStrength #SoutheastAsianHistory #DivineKingship #KhmerArchitecture #TempleConstruction #TerritorialExpansion #DiplomaticBrilliance #HistoricalLegacy #CambodianAncientHistory #Tourism #SiemReap #AngkorThom #BayonTemple #TaProhm #BanteaySrei #KhmerCulture #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CambodianTemples #AncientRuins #HistoricalTourism #SoutheastAsiaTravel #KhmerCivilization #CambodiaTravelGuide #SiemReapAttractions #CambodianHeritage

[@mckoylach1622]

The mighty King that was revered as god,brought economic prosperities,peace and securities to his people and the country.

[@prumphol3974]

រូបភាពគួរឲ្យចាប់អារម្មណ៏ណាស់ ពូកែកាត់ត😍😍🤩

[@Dharma5000.]

អរគុណណាស់ បកស្រាយប្រវត្តិព្រះបាទជ័យវ្ម័នទី ២ នៃអាណាចក្រខ្មែរ ។🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sastra9422]

ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី២ ល្បល់កាច់អី គេនិយាយពី សូរ្យវរ្ម័នទី២

[@grandwonder5858]

It is sad to see the once mighty Khmer Empire being destroyed by the invaders from southern China - the Thais and the Vietnamese!

[@cooliecool3364]

Really!?

[@KhomAsian]

1. Civil war between the internal Khmer
2. Convert religion from Hinduism to Buddhism
3. The sabotage of Youn vn and Siem thai, they can't occupy the whole empire but invasion part of it
4. Weather change.
Refer to Britannica Dictionary for history courses

[@Jayvaraman7]

@@cooliecool3364 Thai took about 20 providences and Vietnam took now southern Vietnam from Cambodia. Information is out there.

[@munisuon2664]

My beloved King shall return to claim his empire, prosperity, and power again and protect his people.

[@hf..7271]

My beloved mother nowadays is 86y.o! She use to tell a bedtime story about our Khmer Empire histories since I was 8 y.o. She recall that our Khmer Kings are very powerful and productive. She mentioned that during the reign of our Khmer Empire Civilization they were 4 many kingdoms from neighboring people were having a spiritual battle competition ,among from the 4 kings of neighboring countries theirs Kings lost the spiritual battle
And they were all killed but only Khmer King withstand the spiritual competition and survive , since then China dynasty has shown tremendously respect and always honor Khmer kings legacy until this modern day China remain close tie to Khmer Kingdom this is an legacy that we are all Kun Khmers shall always embrace the strong mighty of our Khmers Kings lineage .

[@Khmer-cu1ow]

Indeed, he was!

[@soratsindy5358]

♥♥♥

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Thanks 🙏

[@usaguru1]

Great video, love it.

[@PichHem-kr9go]

Hi bong pro's soksaby yask orkun I wish you have are doing well God bless you and have blessed day the Almighty super powerful our king 👑 he frought for our Khmers people Cambodia our bong pro's oun orkun God bless you all our Khmers people me to I'm Khmers ❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷💞💞💞🥰💕❤️💖♥️♥️💗💗💗💗👸🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

[@grahamthompson2594]

I am sure they built the moat first, then brought the stones. The Srivijaya empire was conquered by the Javanes Sailendra in the late 9th century.

[@Monstacheeks]

To tell the story of the Gods.

[@hubpic375]

Who you have to prove identity as like images .....?

[@viraksong]

I believe this video is made by AI generated. Some of the picture is not really Khmer architecture

[@longkiv6319]

What do you mean ?do you know how to read Khmer language in Angkor Watt ?

[@cooliecool3364]

​@@longkiv6319 It's not Khmer language 😊

[@KhmerSanjose]

It’s undeniable tha Suryavaman II was the great king. I see similarities between GREAT KING and the current PM. I think the current PM will make Khmer great again.

[@kuonkreal2389]

No joking កុំនិយាយលេង

[@BabaMuth]

His Queen told him to build it

[@MrSopheark]

🫶❤️❤️❤️

[@navalakshman5970]

Not much information, just some repeating stances

[@sithsuon5974]

ANGORE ( French
)=( ONK-GORE-WHAT ) WATT =VATT.

[@Katcom111]

It was originally called Preah Vishnuloka

[@bualoywantapong8737]

พระจ้าวชัยวรมันคืออินเดียตอนใต้เป็นผู้สร้าง

[@rosrong5297]

Khmer bro

[@rojanetouk]

Is that from your fake history about Khmer empire from the mind of the theft that destroyed khmer land stolen land culture and traditions