The Khmer Empire, renowned for its magnificent temples and advanced civilization, faced its decline in the 15th century. A series of invasions by neighboring kingdoms, coupled with internal power struggles and economic challenges, led to the empire's fragmentation. The fall of Angkor, the empire's capital, in 1431 marked the end of the Khmer Empire's golden age. The empire's legacy continued to influence the region, but the loss of centralized rule and political stability paved the way for the emergence of new kingdoms and regional powers in Southeast Asia.
