Khmer Empire

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  • The Start of the Khmer Empire
    Apr 22, 802

    The Start of the Khmer Empire

    This is the point where the Khmer empire has said to be started and where it was recognized as a Kingdom
  • King Jayavarman II dies
    Apr 22, 850

    King Jayavarman II dies

    The First king of the empire dies
  • Jayavarman II Becomes king
    Apr 22, 850

    Jayavarman II Becomes king

    Jayavarman II declared king. He also declared himself a devaraja which was a God King or a God on earth
  • King Jayavarman III Takes Over
    Nov 24, 850

    King Jayavarman III Takes Over

    King Jayavarman II's son takes over his fathers rule of the empire
  • The Cham Invade
    Apr 22, 1177

    The Cham Invade

    The Cham who were a neighboring country invaded the weak boarders of the Khmer empire
  • The Khmer Empire Expands
    Apr 21, 1181

    The Khmer Empire Expands

    The Khmer empire expands to its greatest limits until its boarders were only just manageable under control by King Jayavarman VII
  • The Cham were defeated
    Apr 21, 1181

    The Cham were defeated

    King Jayavarman VII defeated the Cham and then expanded the boarders even further
  • Hinduism replaces Buddhism
    Apr 21, 1243

    Hinduism replaces Buddhism

    At the time Buddhism was the main practised religion in Khmer, although Hinduism could be found around the empire it was rare.That was until Jayavarman VII changed it that Hinduism was now the main religion
  • The Thai Army Attacks
    Nov 27, 1431

    The Thai Army Attacks

    Realising that the Khmer Empire may be just too big for its capabilities the Thai Army attacked the weak Khmer Empire boarders working their way towards Angkor Wat, the capitol of the empire at the time and take over