SOURCE2 A modern artist’s depiction of Suryavarman II killing his rival during a battle fought on war elephants
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A Evidence suggests the Khmer armies used elephants in battle. B A person called a mahout sat on the elephant’s neck and used a stick to control the elephant. C Spears were one of the types of weapons used by the Khmer.
SkillBuilder discussion Historical significance 1. Why were elephants used in battles by the Khmer armies, and how did they help in combat situations? 2. What role did the mahout play in controlling the war elephants, and what tools did the mahout use? 3. What types of weapons were commonly used by the Khmer infantry, and what does this suggest about their combat strategies?
SOURCE3 Part of the amazing Angkor Wat, commenced under Suryavarman II
Suryavarman II also commenced the construction of the greatest of all the Khmer temples, Angkor Wat. It was built in just 37 years and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. After Suryavarman II’s death, the Cham invaded the Khmer Empire in 1177, rowing up the Mekong River and across Tonle Sap in war canoes. They sacked the Khmer capital and killed King Tribhuvanadityavarman.
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