History of the Khmer Empire

By Ariel Goldenberg
  • Jan 1, 1002

    Suyravarman I Founds the Dynasty of the Sun

    The time when Suyravarman I created the Dynasty of the Sun.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1002 to Dec 31, 1010

    Civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman

    A civil war is being fought between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman during this timespan.
  • Jan 1, 1080

    Jayavarman VI founds Mahidharapura Dynasty.

    The date on which Jayavarman VI created the Mahidharapura Dynasty.
  • Jan 1, 1113

    Suyravarman II reigns; he builds Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea

    During the time perod in which Suyaravarman II reigned, he decided to build Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea.
  • Jun 1, 1431

    Thai army attacks Angkor

    The Thai attack Angkor, making thousands slaves and causing the Khmer to move the capital to the Phnom Penh region. The end of the Khmer Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Angkor is abandoned and forgotten.

    This is the end of the Khmer Empire and Angkor Wat is forgotten and abandoned.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Khmer capital relocates to Phnom Penh.

    Khmer empire move the capital to Phnom Penh region.

  • Jayavarman II creates the Khmer Empire

    This is when Jayavarman II first created the Khmer Empire.
  • Indravarman I builds Preah Ko, Bakong temples and the Indratataka Baray

    Indravarman I builds Preah Ko, Bakong temples and the Indratataka Baray

    Indravarman I builds Preah Ko, the Bakong Temples and the Indrakarta Baray.
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    Harshavarman I reigns

    The time period in which Harshavarman I ruled the Khmer Empire.
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    Rajendravarman II reigns

    The time period in which Rajendravarman II was ruler of the Khmer Empire, after returning the capital to the Angkor region.