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500CE - Trade Between Khmer and Indian
Trade between Khmer and Indian people. This influenced the Khmer culture and religion sicne Hinduism and Buddhism came from India. -
Jan 1, 1113
1113CE - Angkor Wat
Ankor Wat was built and king Suryavarman II dedicated it to the Hindu God, Vishnu. This took 32 years and over 50,000 people helped to do this. Ankor Wat is in Cambodia and is a vey large temple. -
Nov 25, 1177
1177CE - Hindu Chams Invade
Hindu Chams invaded and pillage the Angkor Kingdom. The empire was burnt and the king was killed. -
Nov 25, 1181
1181CE - King Jayavaraman VII
Jayavaraman VII defeated the Chams -
Jan 1, 1219
Thai's army attacks - 1219CE
The Cham kingdom and the Thais in the west launched a series of wars against the Khmer Empire.They both succeeded in pushing the boundaries of the Khmer Empre back. During this period Buddhism grew in popularity and Buddhism did not recongnise that any ruler had a "divine right" to rule. So the authority of the King was questioned. -
Nov 25, 1440
Khmer Empire moves - 1440CE
The Khmer rulers moved the capital to Phenom Penh due to the attack from the Thais and the Chams. -
Siam King attacks - 1593CE
The Siam king attacked the Khmer Empire and the empire becomes kingdom to Siam. The Empire was able to defend itself until this date. -
Vietnamese attacks - 1834CE
The vietnamese attacks and shares increasing control over Khmer Empire with Siam. The Thias looted the temples and took many iteams, including Buddha images, gold, jewels and slaves back to the Thai capital. -
Jayavarman II is Enthroned
Jayavaraman II was enthroned under Hindu rites as devaraja. Devaraja was a "God King" who had a divine right to rule. Jayavaraman II also established the Khmer Monarchy. -
King Jayavaraman II died - 850CE
King Jayavaraman II died and was succeeded by his son, Jayavaraman III.
