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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
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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
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Nov 19, 1114
Suryavarman II
Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu. -
Nov 19, 1177
Hindu Chams invades
Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom. -
Period: Nov 25, 1177 to Nov 25, 1181
the chams invade
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May 16, 1181
The Chams Defeated
King Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams -
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. -
Jan 1, 1243
Jayavarman VIII enthroned
Jayavarman VIII enthroned; returns to Hinduism; many Buddha statues destroyed. -
Nov 23, 1431
the end of the khymer empire
The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat, this is the end of the Khmer Empire. -
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 builds Banteay Srei Temple. -
Jayavarman II enthroned
Jayavarman II enthroned under Hindu rites as devaraja, or “god-king”; establishes Khmer empire.
