Adam Saward's Khmer Timline :)

By Adam Saward
  • 550

    Chenla replaces Funan

    The state of Chenla replaces Funan as the dominant kingdom.
  • Jan 1, 802

    King Jayavarman II Becomes King

    King Jayavarman II Becomes King
  • Period: Jan 1, 802 to Dec 1, 1500

    Khmer Timeline

  • Jan 1, 834

    Khmer Empire expands.

    The Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is then built by Suryavarman II. Buddhism becomes more imortant.
  • Jan 1, 1177

    Cham kingdom invades

    The Cham kingdom invades much of the Khmer Empire's eastern territory.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and extends the Khmer Empire even further to include present-day Laos, Thailand and Burma.
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    The Khmers had abandoned Angkor Wat. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around it and the location of Angkor Wat is forgotten.
  • Dec 1, 1500

    The collapse of the Khmer

    The collapse of the Khmer
    climate change, complicated with economic and political factors and overwhelmed the abilities of the state to cope.