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Khmer Empire

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  • 100

    South-east is Indianised 100-500

    The Indianisation is recognised as a period of time when the Khmer people started to adopt Indian practises. These included religions, politics, and cultural beliefs.
  • Period: 100 to Oct 17, 1400

    Khmer Empire timespan

  • Rudravarman of Funan dies
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    Rudravarman of Funan dies

    King Rudravarman was the last recorded ruler of Funan. This area was located in the South-West area of Vietnam.
  • Jan 1, 657

    Jayavarman the first begins his reigns

    The king Jayavarman reigned during the period when the Zhenla period occured. Jayavarman controlled a large bureaucracy to control the kingdom. He also had a strong military army and based the success of Zhenla on his army's strength.
  • Jan 1, 720

    Queen Jayadevi finishes her reigns

  • Oct 17, 1113

    Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu starts.

  • Oct 17, 1145

    Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu Finished.

  • Jan 1, 1177

    The Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.

  • Oct 17, 1178

    Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom ended

  • Oct 17, 1181

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

    This King is one of Angkor's most renowned as he made many changes that shaped the way of Angkor. He built dozens of temples and monasteries.
  • Oct 17, 1219

    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 finished

  • Jayavarman the first finshes his reigns

  • Jayavarman II establishes Khmer empire.

    Jayavarman II was a local ruler from Vyadhapura who was forced to make peace between the competing states. He founded the Khmer Empire and was regarded as a hero to the locals in Cambodia.

  • Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple.

    This king came from a noble background and campaigned against his enemies in Thailand. This gave him popularity with the civilians. Even though he followed Shiva, he respected Buddism and built new temples. During his reign, the Angkor prospered.

  • Rajendravarman finishes the Banteay Srei Temple.

  • Period: to Dec 1, 1215

    Khmer Empire Timespan