Khmer empire

Khmer Empire

By Danzel7
  • Trade between Khmer and India
    500

    Trade between Khmer and India

    Trade has occurred between the people of Khmer and India.
  • The Chams Rise Up
    Oct 14, 1117

    The Chams Rise Up

    The Chams of southern Vietnam, long annexed by the Khmer empire, rise up and sack Angkor, burning the wooden city and plundering its wealth
  • Hindu Temple
    Oct 14, 1122

    Hindu Temple

    A construction of a Hindu temple started by Suryavarman
  • Khmer Empire expandes
    Oct 14, 1145

    Khmer Empire expandes

    The Khmer Empire took control of Cham's empire, Vijaya
  • The Chams Defeated
    Oct 14, 1181

    The Chams Defeated

    King Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams
  • Period: Oct 14, 1200 to Oct 14, 1400

    Thai Migration

  • Mongals take over Yunan
    Oct 14, 1253

    Mongals take over Yunan

    Mongals (Thai) take over Yunan ( a neighbouring kingdom)
  • The end of the Khmer Empire
    Oct 14, 1431

    The end of the Khmer Empire

    Ayutthaya (a Thai Kingdom) tears down the Khmer Empire. Marking the end of the Khmer Empire
  • Khmer people abandon Angkor Wat
    Oct 21, 1432

    Khmer people abandon Angkor Wat

    The Khmers had abandoned Angkor Wat. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around it and the location of Angkor Wat is forgotten.
  • Khmer Empire Formed

    Khmer Empire Formed

    In 802ce, Jayavarman II declared independence, claiming himself dervaraja, also known as a ‘God King’. In his career, he established the Khmer empire and united the Khmer people.
  • Period: to Oct 14, 1432

    The Khmer Empire