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Khmer

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1002 to Jan 1, 1010

    Civil War

    Between the years of 1002 and 1010 their was a civil war between two rulers, Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1113 to Jan 1, 1150

    Suryavarman II ruled

    Suryavarman II became king when he was only 14 years old.
  • Khmers invaded Champa
    Aug 18, 1116

    Khmers invaded Champa

    The Khmers invaded Champa in the early 12th century. But in 1177 Angkor was raided by the Chams.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1125 to Jan 1, 1155

    Construction of Angkor Wat

    The Angkor Wat was a huge temple constructed over a number of years. Suryavarman II ordered it to be built and it was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
  • Period: Apr 16, 1181 to Sep 9, 1215

    Jayavarman VII ruled

    Jayavarman VII was regarded as the empires greatest ever king. He built many things that improved the empire. He also expanded the empires territorial control.
  • Buddhism is replaced by Hinduism
    Oct 7, 1243

    Buddhism is replaced by Hinduism

    Hinduism became the main religion replacing Buddhism.
  • End of Khmer Empire
    May 16, 1462

    End of Khmer Empire

    Angkor abandoned to the jungle. Buddhist monks cared for it over the following centuries. Khmer moves to Phnom Penh.
  • The Khmer Empire occupied parts of all countries inn Asia except for Burma.
    Jun 20, 1462

    The Khmer Empire occupied parts of all countries inn Asia except for Burma.

    The Khmer Empire never occupied any part of Burma.
  • Beginning of the Khmer Empire

    Beginning of the Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire started
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    Jayavarman II ruled

    Jayavarman II founded Angkor