The History of Cambodia is essentially the History of the Khmer kings.
This was certainly true for Cambodia when the Kings begat many children from their multiple wives and concubines, creating many p.
Sometimes it was easier for the king to rule his country than his family.
Power can be very seductive and addictive; and for this reason, Kings or people with power would not voluntarily relinquish what they had and they would use any means necessary to maintain their control for absolute power.
The History of Cambodia is essentially the History of the Khmer kings