បាត់ដំបងសម័យលោកម្ចាស់
Battambang Samai Lok Mjas
Presented by: Group 9
Lectured by: Mr. Socheat Nhean Course: KHM 101
Our Team Members
Presenters Q&A
Chantika Phalroth Darasith Chheng
Sodany Lyn Pov Vatey Kim
Maneth Kheiv Chinhout Ith
Heng Seng Lyping Ley
Sophaleap Kun Ratanak Khun
Bunkheng Heng Meymey Nhean
Sereymungkul Khy
Table of Contents
I. Battambang's History
II. Social Affairs
III. Regime
IV. Economic
V. Culture
VI. About Lord's Family
VII. Conclusion
I. Battambang History
1. The reason that Siam controlled Battambang for a century.
In 1764, a Chinese governor Fajar TakSin won a war against
Myanmar and declared himself as king of Siam under the name
Preah Chao TakSin.
Mr. Ben had asked to work with Ang Non. Ang Non wanted to clear
Vietnam from the Khmer, so he caused a war with them and also had
a fight with Laos to help Siam.
King’s Ang Non had given a new position to Mr. Ben as an "Ouk Nha
Yumreach Ben"
Ben got a new position as "Ponhea Aphey Thibes Ben" holding
power in Udong.
Ben and his family’s control from 1795 until 1907. They ruled these
regions for 6 generations (1795-1907).
I. Battambang History
2. A century Under Ben's family's rule
With the help from Siam, Aphey Thibes Pen became the lord and stopped listening to
Khmer’s King at Udong.
Ben died in 1809
Siam had no longer wanted Ben’s family to control the territory, so he appointed Ang
Em to control the province.
In 1842, Preah Nang or Neang K’leav King of Siam needed Preah Ang Doung to
continue to ascend the throne.
Chhum who is the only son of Jomteav Thim and given the title as ចៅពញ្ញា គទាធរ រាមនរិន្ទ
ឥន្ទ្រា ធិបតីអភ័យភេរី ពាហុ
II. Social Affairs
Land and people
before 1907
Sangkea river
flows through Battambang town, and
it originates at Teuk Prel Mountain
which is a high mountain in the Pailin
area called Srok leu.
flows through 6 districts and 27
communes in Battambang province
before draining into the Tonle Sap
lake.
approximately 250 kilometers long.
II. Social Affairs
Battambang
population
In 1884 French researchers assumed
that Battambang's population during
the lord era was approximately a
hundred thousand people.
Although Battambang is under the control of Siam,
Siamese still cannot live in Battambang easily since
there is only 800 Siamese living in Battambang.
II. Social Affairs
In the lord's era, people are divided into 3 classes :
Aristocracy is the highest class. They are not a royal family, but they have a high
language (ភាសាខ្ពស់) for the lower class to talk to them. Many aristocrats had titles or
ranks to call, and the only one who has the title of "Chao Praya" is the lord.
Ordinary people is a class called nek chea, which means
not a slaver, and they engaged in
agriculture, handicrafts, fishing, and
trade.
The Slave class refers to the class in which people are used to serving their
boss.
II. Social Affairs
Foreign People
Vietnamese and Chinese were considered as foreigners, however, Laos
and Thai people were considered the same race as Cambodians because
these 2 nations have been living in Cambodia for ages.
The well-being of citizens
During the chief period, the citizens struggled in living due to their combat with
nature.
Modern treatment is not yet available.
II. Social Affairs
Clothing and accessories
For men For women
For lower-class people: Stitching clothes with long sleeve shirt
Knee-length shorts
Short-sleeved T-shirt with a split
chest and two buttons
For middle-class people:
Stitching clothes with shoes and
long socks and shoes
II. Social Affairs
Hair style
Both men and women love to have
gray hair but most women keep
their hair long. Moreover, children
mostly went bald, both girls and
boys but they keep their hair in the
middle of their heads. In Khmer we
call “ជុក”.
II. Social Affairs
Battambang town in 1907
1 Battambang is located
Stretching along the left bank of the
Sangker River from the south of the
wall to Prek Mohatep.
2 Battambang town was divided
into communes which were :
. Muk Kamphaeng
. and Phsar Svay Por
II. Social Affairs
C. About the house
. The house that was characteristic at that time was a
house with a high roof called a Khmer house. Apart from
the Khmer house , there are other house models such as
Rug Deg house Rong Doul house
III. Regime Under the Lord
1 Administrative affair 2 Taxes and royalties
Taxes that emphasize the
Siam appointed Kathathorn, the
warlord of Battambang as governor. population include rice and
The Lord has the power to control the personal taxes.
districts in the province. Lord has to take a part of tax as
a tribute to the king of Siam.
3 About Court and Conviction
There were two levels of court.
There are many ways to convict
prisoners, such as beatings and the
death penalty.
IV. Economic
Agriculture Handicraft
Farming
Iron-smithing
Weaving (តម្បាញ)
IV. Economic
Transportation
Land
Waterway
IV. Economic
Currency
Krut Coin រលីង Bird
Garuda PreahDombong Keoung Coin
V. culture
Khmer language was
taught in the pagoda
There were 3 pagodas
that were supported
by Siam such as
-Piphitpagoda
-Songkea pagoda
-Kompheang pagoda
V. culture
Buddhism
Religion
Most Cambodian
people obeyed
Buddhism
V. culture
all ceremonies
in lord era
Khmer New year Rainy ceremony Wedding ceremony Official ceremony
V. culture
khmer new year
This festival often held in summer
season during which all farmers and
other civilization are free from their
work
sand hill activity CLEAN BUDDHA STATUE somrorng pagoda
V. culture
rainy ceremony
Floating lantern on river Boat racing Flying lantern
wedding ceremony
Before getting married son need to
Son Duty move to live with his future wife family,
and the son needs to prepare his
attitude and serve the girl family.
V. culture
official ceremony
SY YET CEREMONY THE CHLERM CEREMONY
All the government at any The chlerm ceremony is the
department needs to celebrate the birthday party of Thai king.
oath ceremony by drinking one
cup of water in Sangkae pagoda.
Important ceremonies in lok mJAs's
and prosperous families
There were 2 important ceremony that must be held
during that time of the lord governor.
1.Shaving (កោរជុក):
. there were hair left in
some important parts.
.at the age of 12-13, the
ជុក would be removed
2. Bombous Neak ceremony (បំបួសនាគ)
.obligation for men at the age of 18
.the men shaved hair and become
novice (លោកនេន)
THe Funeral Ceremony
during Lok Mjas era
Funerals were held 2 times: Note: people must wrap their waist
1st: the events were normally small with fabric as a form of respect and
2nd: the events were bigger and more manner in the funeral
crowded
Tradition and Art
There were many games played by the locals,
and people in that era loved art especially Play
(Stage Show) , as well as variety of music.
Education
Young children learn the Khmer alphabet, Khmer language,
poetry, Buddhism rule, and dharma at the pagoda which was
taught by the monks.
There were around 50 students with 1 over 3 of female students in
each of those pagodas.
About Lord's Family
Khun Thin is the son of Neak Sak and Mr. Chhum before Mr. Chhum became
the lord.
Ing the daughter of Mr. Mao was appointed as the Lord's highest wife.
Ms. Ing had four children: Khun Chhoeum, Khun Loeum, Khun Ren and
Khun Chhung.
According to the law, those wives are called Mam, but the khmer people were
accustomed to calling them Neak.
Mr. Khleang ordered his people to built a temple near the old temple.
Ms. Ing also built a temple in Damrei Sar Pagoda.
After Ms. Ing died all her sons have received the inheritance more than
others.
Khun Khuong and Khuong Aphayvong, who had the title of Luong Kor Vith,
had the highest level of knowledge and status.
Conclusion
Thank You
Acknowledgement
