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Jan 1, 1002
Civil War in the Empire
Rival leaders battle over who will be the next King of the empire -
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 -
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 -
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. -
Dec 27, 1440
Capital Relocate
The Khmer move their capital to Phenom Penh -
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
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Period: to Nov 1, 1113
Angkor Wat is built
