Question

It’s not Burma, but a legendary ruler of this empire was formerly a gardener known for his sweet cucumbers, until he assassinated (-5[1])his predecessor and married his daughter. Étienne Aymonier (“aye-mohn-YAY”) was the first archaeologist to study this empire and noted a seven-tier pyramid built by one of its rulers in Koh Ker. A ruler of this empire sent a precious stone to another empire that had earlier (10[1])helped fight the Tambralinga (-5[1])kingdom. A site on Lychee Mountain where this empire’s founder (10[1])received tutelage inspired its “god-king” ruler cult. (10[1])The elaborate procession of one of this empire’s rulers is described in the written record of Zhōu (10[1])Dáguān. (10[4]-5[1])Rulers of this empire commissioned (10[1])two barays (10[1])(“bah-RYE’s”) near a (10[1])massive (10[1])sandstone complex (10[1])depicting the Churning of the Ocean. (10[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this empire whose devarāja Surya·varman (-5[1])II (10[2])built Angkor Wat. (10[2])■END■ (10[5])

ANSWER: Khmer Empire [or Kambujadesa; or Kampuchea; accept Angkor Empire until read] (The first clue refers to Trasak Paem. The third clue refers to Suryavarman I and II’s interactions with the Chola Empire. Phnom Kulen translates to Lychee Mountain.)
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