Khmer empire

Khmer Empire

By cheondu12
  • Civil War in the Empire
    Jan 1, 1002

    Civil War in the Empire

    Rival leaders battle over who will be the next King of the empire
  • Champa Invade
    Oct 31, 1117

    Champa Invade

    The Champa (Vietnam) invade Angkor, the capital, and loot the city. They also burned parts of the region.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    King Jayavarman VII becomes ruler

    King Jayavarman takes control and drives out the Chams. He also devolps the road system and builds many hospitals. Buddhism is the made religion.
  • Period: Aug 29, 1181 to Mar 26, 1219

    The Khmer Empire Expands

    King Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and occupies present day Laos, Thailand and Burma
  • A new Capital
    Oct 31, 1200

    A new Capital

    King Jayavarman VII buildsa new capital, Angkor Thom, and moves there.
  • Period: Aug 22, 1243 to Nov 28, 1298

    King Jayavarman VIII comes into power

    King Jayavarman VIII gains power over the Khmer empire. His biggest act was to renounce Buddhism and destroy all the temples and icons dedicated the religion.
  • Oct 31, 1431

    Thais attack Angkor

    The neighbouring Thais invade Angkor
  • The Khmer abandon Angkor
    Oct 31, 1432

    The Khmer abandon Angkor

    The Khmer people abandon Angkor and over the years the jungle has grown over the site so it is unable to find.
  • Capital Relocate
    Dec 27, 1440

    Capital Relocate

    The Khmer move their capital to Phenom Penh
  • First capital established in the Khmer Empire

    First capital established in the Khmer Empire

    Yasovarman I becomes king and makes the new capital Yasodharapura
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    King Jayarvarman II comes into power.

    King Jayavarman II comes into power of the Khmer empire
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    The Start and End of the Khmer Empire

  • Period: to Nov 1, 1113

    Angkor Wat is built