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Khmer Empire

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  • Period: Nov 24, 770 to

    Start of Khmer Empire

    Jayavarman II unified the small states to create a large empire. The capital was Angkor, in Cambodia. (Khmer Empiire)
  • Jayavarman V died and suceeded by Udayadityavarman I
    Nov 26, 1001

    Jayavarman V died and suceeded by Udayadityavarman I

  • The king died. A civil war ensued between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, both of whom claimed the throne.
    Nov 26, 1002

    The king died. A civil war ensued between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, both of whom claimed the throne.

  • Suryavarman won the civil war
    Nov 26, 1010

    Suryavarman won the civil war

  • Suryavarman died. He was succeeded by Udayadityavarman II, a descendant of Yasovarman's wife.
    Nov 26, 1050

    Suryavarman died. He was succeeded by Udayadityavarman II, a descendant of Yasovarman's wife.

  • Udayadityavarman died. Harshavarman III succeeded him.
    Nov 26, 1066

    Udayadityavarman died. Harshavarman III succeeded him.

  • Jayavarman VI died. He was succeeded by Dharanindravarman I.
    Nov 26, 1107

    Jayavarman VI died. He was succeeded by Dharanindravarman I.

  • Dharanidravarman died, possibly murdered by his great nephew Suryavarman II who succeeded him.
    Nov 26, 1113

    Dharanidravarman died, possibly murdered by his great nephew Suryavarman II who succeeded him.

  • Suryavarman died, possibly in a military campaign against the Cham of Central Vietnam. Dharanindravarman II succeeded him.
    Nov 26, 1150

    Suryavarman died, possibly in a military campaign against the Cham of Central Vietnam. Dharanindravarman II succeeded him.

  • Dharanindravarman died. He was succeeded by Yasovarman II.
    Nov 26, 1160

    Dharanindravarman died. He was succeeded by Yasovarman II.

  • Chams invade Khmer's Eastern Territory
    Nov 24, 1177

    Chams invade Khmer's Eastern Territory

    The Chams sent a fleet of boats up the Mekong River.
  • Nov 26, 1177

    Cham invaders took control of Yasodharapura, the Khmer capital, and executed the king.

  • Period: Nov 24, 1181 to Nov 24, 1219

    Jayavarman defeats the Chams

    This expanded the Khmer Empire to it's largest stage. It included Laos, Thailand and Burma
  • Period: Sep 27, 1243 to Dec 26, 1298

    Rule of Jayavarman VIII

    He ordered the destruction of Buddhist temples and images. Hinduism became the main religion of the Khmer Empire.
  • Buddhism becomes religion of Khmer Kings
    Nov 24, 1300

    Buddhism becomes religion of Khmer Kings

    The Buddhist religion grows in importance
  • Thai army attacks Angkor
    Nov 26, 1431

    Thai army attacks Angkor

  • Khmers abandon Angkor
    Nov 26, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    After this thejungle growns over and it is los for centuries
  • Khmer Kings relocate to Phnom Penh
    Nov 26, 1432

    Khmer Kings relocate to Phnom Penh

  • The royal Khmer court moves to Oudong.
    Nov 26, 1505

    The royal Khmer court moves to Oudong.

  • The royal Khmer court moves to Longvek.
    Nov 26, 1525

    The royal Khmer court moves to Longvek.

  • Siamese king attacks and defeats the Khmer king

    Siamese king attacks and defeats the Khmer king

    This marks the end of the Khmer Empire
  • King Sattha requested protection from the Spanish governor of the Philippines against the Thai.

    King Sattha requested protection from the Spanish governor of the Philippines against the Thai.

  • Spain installed a son of King Sattha on the Cambodian throne.

    Spain installed a son of King Sattha on the Cambodian throne.

  • The Spanish soldiers in Cambodia were massacred by Malay mercenaries.

    The Spanish soldiers in Cambodia were massacred by Malay mercenaries.

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    Khmer forces attacked

    The remaining Khmer forces are repeatedly attacked along the Mekong River.
  • The Vietnamese conquered the Mekong Delta.

    The Vietnamese conquered the Mekong Delta.

  • Jayavarman II becomes first devaraja

    Jayavarman II becomes first devaraja

  • Seperation from Srivijaya

    Seperation from Srivijaya

    This begins the new error for the Khmer people
  • Jayavarman died. His son Jayavarman III succeeded him.

    Jayavarman died. His son Jayavarman III succeeded him.

  • Jayavarman III died and suceeded by Indravarman, his cousin

    Jayavarman III died and suceeded by Indravarman, his cousin

  • Indravarman died, suceeded by Yasovarman

    Indravarman died, suceeded by Yasovarman

  • Jayavarman V succeded Rajendravarman II

    Jayavarman V succeded Rajendravarman II

  • Period: to Nov 24, 1115

    Angkor Wat is built

    King Suryavarman did much of the work for the Angkor Wat. It was at this time Buddhism became important.