INTRODUCTION
Angkor Empire (7th to 15th century) flourished and its power spread from the core (Angkor) throughout the parts of present-day Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Mekong Delta.
The main focus of this gallery is on kingship in Angkor Empire. The sub-galleries showcase how the influence of Indianisation and the kings’ response and adaptation of these Indian ideas underscored the divine kingship in Angkor Empire, which in turn shaped every aspect of its kingdom in terms of politics, economics and daily lives.
KINGSHIP
These are some questions that you may want to think about as you look through the galleries.
1. Mandala
> How has this Hindu-Buddhist concept been adapted/used in Angkor Empire?
> How did this strengthen kingship?
2. Indian gods and mythical creatures
> What were they?
> How did they strengthen the idea of kingship?
> How did they influence the empire in other aspects?
3. Monuments, architectures, temples (ANGKOR WAT)
> How do they show the idea of “kingship”?
> How did the king use ideas from Indianisation to their advantage?
4. Daily lives of the past and lasting impact
> How did Indianisation leave a 'legacy' in Cambodia?
Angkor Empire (7th to 15th century) flourished and its power spread from the core (Angkor) throughout the parts of present-day Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Mekong Delta.
The main focus of this gallery is on kingship in Angkor Empire. The sub-galleries showcase how the influence of Indianisation and the kings’ response and adaptation of these Indian ideas underscored the divine kingship in Angkor Empire, which in turn shaped every aspect of its kingdom in terms of politics, economics and daily lives.
KINGSHIP
These are some questions that you may want to think about as you look through the galleries.
1. Mandala
> How has this Hindu-Buddhist concept been adapted/used in Angkor Empire?
> How did this strengthen kingship?
2. Indian gods and mythical creatures
> What were they?
> How did they strengthen the idea of kingship?
> How did they influence the empire in other aspects?
3. Monuments, architectures, temples (ANGKOR WAT)
> How do they show the idea of “kingship”?
> How did the king use ideas from Indianisation to their advantage?
4. Daily lives of the past and lasting impact
> How did Indianisation leave a 'legacy' in Cambodia?