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What was the original name of Angkor?

  • Yasodharapura

  • Nokor

  • Kulen City

  • Tonlé City

Answer

Angkor, also known as Yasodharapura, was the capital city of the Khmer Empire. The name Angkor is derived from the Khmer word "nokor," which means "kingdom." Yasodharapura was the original name of the city before it became known as Angkor.
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