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The first and earliest recorded ruler of the Khmer Empire is Rudravarman. Rudravarman was the likely the last ruler of the Kingdom of Funan, the empire before the Khmer Empire in the region.
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The earliest known inscription of the Khmer Empire was produced on a stone tablet. These stones were housed in temples and were often about religious things. http://www.cambodia-travel.com/khmer/inscription.htm
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Jayavarman VII rules over Khmer and is considered to be the best Khmer king. He revitalised the empire by regaining and conquering land from Champa. Jayavarman VII was very influencial and was also a Buddhist. Jayarvarman VII's rule 1181-1215
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Armies from neighbouring kingdoms of Champa and Ayutthaya continue to win Khmer land throughout the early 1400's. http://forum.paradoxplaza.com
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The Khmer people are defeated by the Thais. The Khmer Empire no longer owns anything.
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Indravarman I builds the empire's first great reservoir. This reservoir was to contain the water from the wet season which was then to be used all year round in fertilising the rice fields. Indravarman I's rule 877-889
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