khmer empire

By KFC4life
  • Nov 26, 1002

    Suryavarman I wins civil war, rules until 1050

  • Nov 26, 1002

    Khmer civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, construction begins on Western Baray

  • Nov 26, 1113

    Suryavarman II crowned king, rules until 1150, designs Angkor Wat

  • Nov 26, 1140

    construction begins on angkor wat

  • Nov 26, 1177

    Angkor sacked by the Chams, partially burned, Khmer king killed

  • Nov 26, 1181

    Jayavarman VII, famous for defeating Chams, becomes king, sacks Chams capital in reprisal in 1191

  • Nov 26, 1200

    End of 12th century - Angkor Thom ("Great City") built as new capital, including state temple at the Bayon

  • Nov 26, 1220

    Jayavarman VII dies

  • Nov 26, 1393

    Angkor sacked again

  • Nov 26, 1431

    Angkor abandoned after invasion by Siam (Thais), although some monks continue to use the site

  • Reign of Jayavarman V, starts work on Ta Keo temple but never finishes it

  • jayavarman II declared independence

  • jayavarmen died. his son jayavarmen III succeeded him.

  • jayavarmen II crowned king

  • Indravarman I becomes king, orders construction of preah ko and bakhong

  • yashovarmen is crowned and builds phnom temple.

  • yashovarman is crowned and rules until 900

  • Jayavarman IV takes throne, establishes capital at lingapura

  • Jayavarman IV takes throne, establishes capital at Lingapura (Koh Ker)

  • Period: to Nov 19, 1431

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