It’s not Burma, but a legendary ruler of this empire was formerly a gardener known for his sweet cucumbers, until he assassinated 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 helped fight the Tambralinga kingdom. A site on Lychee Mountain where this empire’s founder received tutelage inspired its “god-king” ruler cult. The elaborate procession of one of this empire’s rulers is described in the written record of Zhōu Dáguān. Rulers of this empire commissioned two barays (“bah-RYE’s”) near a massive sandstone complex depicting the Churning of the Ocean. For 10 points, name this empire whose devarāja Surya·varman II built Angkor Wat. ■END■
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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