Khmer empire

  • Period: Nov 22, 800 to Nov 23, 1431

    Khmer empire ends

  • Beginning
    Nov 22, 802

    Beginning

    The Khmer empire begins
  • Capital established
    Nov 22, 928

    Capital established

    King Jayavarman IV establishes capital at Lingapura
  • Civil war
    Nov 22, 1002

    Civil war

    A civil war begins between Jayaviravaman and Suryavaman I
  • Dec 22, 1002

    Civil war ends

    Suryavaman I wins the war and rules until 1050
  • Angkor Wat construction starts
    Nov 22, 1122

    Angkor Wat construction starts

    The largest Hindu temple goes under construction
  • King Jayavarman VII
    Nov 22, 1181

    King Jayavarman VII

    King Jayavarman VII reign begins. One of the greatest kings of the empire
  • Nov 22, 1220

    King dies

    King Jayavarman VII dies
  • End of classic era
    Nov 22, 1327

    End of classic era

    Last stone engravings made
  • Nov 22, 1352

    Kingdom sacked

    Angkor sacked by Ayutthaya
  • Abandoned
    Nov 22, 1431

    Abandoned

    Ankor abandoned after being invaded by Saim (Thais).