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Jayavarman II — the founder of Angkor is widely regarded as a king who set the foundations of the Angkor period in Cambodian history.
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Yasovarman I who reigned from 889 – 915, established a new capital, Yasodharapura which was the first city of Angkor.
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Suryavarman II reigned from 1113 - 1150 and during his reign he built the largest temple of Angkor (Angkor Wat) within a period of 37 years.
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The campa had taken over Ankgor and the battle against them was won in 1203 King Jayavarman VII
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King Jayavarman VII reined from (1181 - 1219) He is considered the greatest King of Cambodia, He was a great military leader who served under many previous kings and when he ascended to the throne the war against the neighbouring eastern kingdom for another 22 years, until the Khmer defeated Champa in 1203
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- Angkor Thom otherwise known as the great city was built as new capital, including state temple at the Bayon, during the late 12th century
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When Indravarman the II came to power he lost control of Champa and lost the western territories to Siamese.
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His rule began in 1243 , The mongol forces attacked the Angkor empire in 1283 and Jayavarman VIII was successful in defending Angkor but had to buy peace and thus his rule survived until 1295.
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There are many causes that led to the extinction of the khmer empire, some of these included thai warlords attacking the khmer consistently, internal fighting amongst clans and families for power, the black death also contributed by wiping out the over-populated cities; and the climate change bringing an extended drought to the region. As the neighbouring states of Angkor grew the threats of attack and invasion grew dramatically
