The Khmer Empire was an ancient civilization that was largely formed by Indian cultural influences. They were one of the first few inhabitants of SEA, and among the first to establish centralized kingdoms surrounding large territories. Their greatest achievement was in architecture and sculpture. Khmer Architecture was mainly religious, and developed from Hindu architecture. The Khmer Empire is an abosolute, divine, hereditary, and autocratic monarchy where the emperor rules with an iron fist, and his word is law. The royal family resides in the Grand Imperial Palace of Angkor, in the heart of the city.
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