One historian, one literature specialist, along with Prof. Keng Vannsak have visited the diverging opinions regarding Jayavarman VII, the historical Khmer king.

The debate which took place on Saturday on RFA’s program “Listerners forum,” was organized after criticisms were leveled against Prof Keng Vannsak who raised the issue that King Jayavarman VII – whom most Cambodians consider as a strong and exemplary king for Cambodians of all generations – was of Cham origin, and that he forced people to perform hard labor, as well as giving away the Cambodian land of Sukothai to the former Siam.

The debate brought together the famous Dr Michel Tranet, and Dr Long Siem.

 

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