Khmer empire

History of the Khmer Empire

By kalebcollins2
  • 500

    First Evidence of Khmer Peoples Found

    Evidence of trade found, relating to the Khmer and Indians.
  • Jan 1, 770

    Jayavarman II Creates the Khmer Empire

    Small states are joined to create the empire.
  • Jan 1, 1177

    Cham Kingdom Invades Khmer Empire

    The Chams invade much of the Khmer’s eastern territory.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Jan 1, 1219

    Jayavarman VII Defeats Invaders and Expands Empire

    The Chams are defeated and takes control of areas we know today as Laos, Thailand and Burma.
  • Jan 1, 1243

    Jayavarman VIII Becomes King And Introduces New Religion

    Hinduism becomes main religion.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism Becomes Main Religion for Khmers

    Buddhism becomes popular again.
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Thai Army Attacks Angkor Wat

    The Khmer Empire falls apart, marking the end of the empire.
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Khmers Abandon Angkor Wat

    Jungle grows around the temple and is forgotten.

  • Thai King Defeats Khmer King

    Khmer King is killed.

  • Jayavarman II Crowned 'God-King'

    Jayavarman II becomes known as a devaraja.

  • The Construction of Angkor Wat Commences

    The temple starts being built under Suryavarman II.