Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c9.89

c9.89

The Kambuja Empire, like the wave in the sea, rose to the highest point only to break down. Its glory did not long survive the death of Jaya-varman VIII, who abdicated the throne in 1295-6 A.D. It was followed, as usual, by internal troubles, but unlike the previous occasions no hero arose to restore its fortunes. This is due to the rise of the Thais who conquered Siam and devastated Angkor region towards the close of the 13th century A.D. Though Kambuja was still a powerful kingdom, its days of greatness were numbered. The conquest of Champā by the Annamites in the fifteenth century A.D. brought these ferocious invaders to the very door of Kambuja.