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Kampuchea Kingdom (Cambodia Kingdom - Chenla named by Chinese)

From the 5th century ad to 6th 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

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