Fletcher's Khmer

By Fordfm14
  • Period: Dec 3, 770 to

    Jayavarman II unifies smaller states

    Jayavarman II merges smaller states in order to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Period: Nov 19, 1113 to Nov 19, 1145

    Angkor Wat

    Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu.
  • Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.
    Nov 19, 1177

    Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.

    Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.
  • Nov 19, 1181

    Jayavarman VII, who defeats Chams,

    Jayavarman VII, who defeats Chams, ascends to throne; Khmer empire at greatest extent, incorporating regions of present-day Laos, Burma, and Thailand; king follows Mahayana Buddhism, begins building city of Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple.
  • Nov 19, 1219

    ndravarman II becomes king

    Indravarman II becomes king after the Death of Jayavarman VI
  • Period: to

    The fall

    Vietnamese armies regularly attack the Khmer forces in the Mekong River delta and end up defeating the Khmers.This is the end of the Khmer Empire.
  • When it was Founded

    When it was Founded

    Phnom Kulen Founded the Khmer Empire Jayavarman II was the king
  • Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple

    Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple

    Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple
  • Period: to Nov 19, 1145

    Khmer Empire expands. Suryavarman II

    The Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is then built by Suryavarman II. Buddhism becomes more important.