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Khmer Empire

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  • Hindu Mekong kingdom
    500

    Hindu Mekong kingdom

    Hindu Mekong kingdom of Khmers called Zhenla (or Chenla) by the Chinese supercedes Funan
  • Period: 500 to Nov 25, 1432

    the khmer empire

  • Jayavarman II unifies Khmers
    Nov 19, 770

    Jayavarman II unifies Khmers

    Jayavarman II unifies Khmers in Angkor region, freeing them from rule of “Java” (exact location of “Java” not certain).
  • Period: Nov 25, 770 to

    jayavarman II ruled

  • Suryavarman II
    Nov 19, 1114

    Suryavarman II

    Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu.
  • Hindu Chams invades
    Nov 19, 1177

    Hindu Chams invades

    Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.
  • Period: Nov 25, 1177 to Nov 25, 1181

    the chams invade

  • The Chams Defeated
    May 16, 1181

    The Chams Defeated

    King Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams
  • Jayavarman VII
    Jan 1, 1219

    Jayavarman VII

    Jayavarman VII, who defeats Chams, ascends to throne. the kymer empire expands. begins building city of Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple.
  • Jayavarman VIII enthroned
    Jan 1, 1243

    Jayavarman VIII enthroned

    Jayavarman VIII enthroned; returns to Hinduism; many Buddha statues destroyed.
  • the end of the khymer empire
    Nov 23, 1431

    the end of the khymer empire

    The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat, this is the end of the Khmer Empire.
  • Khmers abandon Angkor
    Nov 23, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

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

    Rajendravarman

    Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple.
  • Jayavarman II enthroned

    Jayavarman II enthroned

    Jayavarman II enthroned under Hindu rites as devaraja, or “god-king”; establishes Khmer empire.