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The earliest known ruler of the Khmer empire is Rudravarman. His name combines the name of a Hindu god or a powerful attribute with the suffix varman, which means “protected by.” He is known for his statue of Vishnu made out of sanstone.
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611 is the date of the earliest known Khmer inscription, in a stone block at Angkor Borei. The script is an adaption of Brahmi, the Indian script use to write Sanskrit. Sanskrit was the language for inscriptions concerning regal or ritual events, whereas old Khmer was the language used for mostly practical matters.
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the khmer empire always has a powerful urge for more land and more resources.
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reign of suryavarman 1, who gets the throne after a decade of fierce fighting
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raign suryavarman the 2nd, builder of angkor wat, he wins new land for the empire and strengthens diplomatic relations with china
