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 Mar 2, 2022 Reign of Jayavarman V, starts work on Ta Keo temple but never finishes it Mar 2, 2022 jayavarman II declared independence Mar 2, 2022 jayavarmen died. his son jayavarmen III succeeded him. Mar 2, 2022 jayavarmen II crowned king Mar 2, 2022 Indravarman I becomes king, orders construction of preah ko and bakhong Mar 2, 2022 yashovarmen is crowned and builds phnom temple. Mar 2, 2022 yashovarman is crowned and rules until 900 Mar 2, 2022 Jayavarman IV takes throne, establishes capital at lingapura Mar 2, 2022 Jayavarman IV takes throne, establishes capital at Lingapura (Koh Ker) Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Nov 19, 1431 khmer empire