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The first known kingdom in the region rises and falls, making way for other kingdoms to take power in the Mekong delta area.
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The kingdom takes charge of the area for themselves. It is the second known civilisation in the area.
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Jayavarman II declares independence from a kingdom in modern-day Sumatra and unifies other smaller states to create the Khmer Empire, establishing the capital in modern Cambodia and holding a celebration ritual on Mt Mahendraparvata, which was considered sacred ground.
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One of the world's biggest temples and megastructures, Angkor Wat is believed to have been built during this century. It was the pride and joy of the whole empire.
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Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham people ans takes the opportunity to make his empire even larger.
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During this period, there was some unsteadiness on religion within the empire whilst different rulers were in power.
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After half a century with the kingdom being Hindu, a new ruler resets the religion back to Buddhism.
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When Thai forces attack Angkor Wat, the empire is defeated and it disbands. After over 600 years, a great empie had finally fallen.
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Jayavarman II is enthroned as a "god-king" to be worshipped by the entire kingdom.
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Jayavarman III dies and Indravarman becomes ruler of the empire.
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The leader of the Khmer Empire at the time dies, and Jayavarman III is throned.
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During this time period, under rule of several leaders, the empire of Khmer expands greatly, expanding beyond the borders of modern Vietnam to create a super-state.
