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khmer empire

By sjhains01
  • Period: Jan 1, 1002 to Dec 1, 1002

    civil war

    there is war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I. Suryavarman I wins the the war and goes on to rule
  • Period: Dec 1, 1002 to Jan 1, 1050

    Suryavarman I reign

    after winning the war Suryavarman I expanded his territory to the West up to the Lopburi in modern Thailand.
  • Dec 1, 1050

    Udayadityavarman II takes throne

    builds Baphuon
  • Period: Jan 1, 1113 to Jan 1, 1150

    Suryavarman II crowned king

    designs Ankor wat
  • Jan 1, 1140

    Construction begins on Angkor Wat

    the building of the biggest temple of the empire starts with the intantions of creating a direct passage-way to heaven for the ankor kings.

  • Indravarman becomes king

    he orders the construction of the Preah Ko and Bakhong temples

  • Jayavarman IV takes throne

    establishes capital at Lingapura (Koh Ker)

  • Rajendravarman crowned

    Builds Eastern Mebon and Pre Rup
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    Yasovarman I becomes king

    establishes capital Yasodharapura on Angkor Wat site
  • Period: to Dec 1, 1000

    Reign of Jayavarman V

    starts work on Ta Keo temple but never finishes it
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    Jayavarman II is crowned king

    Founds the kingdom of Ankor
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    Yashovarman I is crowned

    Completes Lolei, Indratataka, and Eastern Baray (reservoir), and builds Phnom Bakheng temple.