Siamese–Cambodian War (1591–1594)
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The Siamese–Cambodian War (1591–1594)(Khmer: សង្គ្រាមសៀម-កម្ពុជា (១៥៩១-១៥៩៤),Thai: สงครามสยาม-กัมพูชา พ.ศ. 2134), also known as The Siamese Invasion of Longvek, was a military conflict fought between the Ayutthaya Kingdom and the Kingdom of Cambodia. The war began in 1591 when Ayutthaya invaded Cambodia in response to continuous Khmer raids into their territory. The Kingdom of Cambodia was also facing religious disagreements within the country. This gave the Siamese a perfect opportunity to invade. The first invasion was interrupted before it achieved its goals. The Ayutthayan king Naresuan returned two years later, eventually subjugating the whole country and finally sacking the Cambodian capital of Longvek on 3 January 1594.
Background
Prince Naret, also known as the "Black Prince" (Thai: พระองค์ดำ), was born in the city of Phitsanulok on 25 April 1555. He was the son of Phitsanulok regent Mahathammarachathirat and his queen consort, Wisutkasat. His mother was a daughter of Maha Chakkraphat and queen consort Suriyothai.
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