Question

What were the most powerful kingdoms to develop on mainland southeast asia by ad 1500

Answer 1

The Khmer and Angkor empires. Hope this helped :)

Answer 2

The Khmer Empire.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Khmer empire is one of the ancient kingdoms of south-east Asia in the 6th century, the Khmer migrated from India and established their empire which today is known as the Cambodia and Laos.

• The Khmer empire capital was established in the area of Angkor.

• The Khmer empire was largely influenced by the Hindu culture most of them are Hindus and they worshiped Lord Shiva and other Hindu gods.

• The greatest achievement of the Khmer empire was in the field of sculptures and architecture.

• The Angkor period was the golden age of the Khmer civilization saw the greatest achievements of the empire.

• Thai captured Angkor in 1434 led to the end of the great Khmer civilization.