My Khmer Root

  Kampuchea Kingdom (Chenla) From 6th century ad to 8th century ad Since some of the Funan royal family left for Java, King Bhuvavarman continued to reign, preserve the early political, social and remained the same Hindu religion. The royal family of Chenla intermarried with the royal family of Funan. Capital: Isanpura (Sombor Prei Kuk in Cambodia) Ethnicity: Khmer Language: Spoken old Khmer, Old Khmer writing. Culture: Mixed of native beliefs, Neak Ta and Hinduism. Administration; Taxes were paid in silver, gold, pearl, perfumes wood. Used bronze coins as their currency. Legacy: King Kampu and Queen Mera of Kampuchea Kingdom

                         The Kumeru-Soma (Lunar-Phnom Kingdom) vs.  The Kampu-Mera (Solar-Kampuchea Kingdom)                                                                                                                                     In the 6 th century – Religion Dispute King of Phnom Kingdom was an old brother of King Kampuchea, he learnt Buddhism dharma from India via King Ashok, he loved and devoted to Buddhism. He wanted to convert his Hinduism to Buddhism and wanted to build a big temple dedicated to Buddha. So, he asked his young brother, King of Kampuchea to do the same...

  Kampuchea Kingdom (Cambodia Kingdom - Chenla named by Chinese) From the 5 th century ad to 6 th century ad Another Indian Prince was exiled from North India, Kampu Swayambhuva married to Apsara Mera, a great-grand daughter of Phnom royal family. They built and founded Kampuchea Kingdom (Chenla), Their first temple is Prasat Boram at Sambor Prei kuk today in Cambodia. They built Wat Phou of Champasak (In Laos today) Capital: Isanpura (Sombor Prei Kuk in Cambodia) Ethnicity: Khmer Language: Spoken old Khmer, Old Khmer writing. Culture: Mixed of native beliefs, Neak Ta and Hinduism. Administration; Taxes were paid in silver, gold, pearl, perfumes wood. Used bronze coins as their currency. Legacy: King Kampu and Queen Mera of Kampuchea Kingdom Economy: Kampuchea Kingdom was controlled by Phnom Kingdom