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Khmer Empire

  • Sdok Kok Thom is built
    Nov 26, 1050

    Sdok Kok Thom is built

    Sdok Kok ThomThe Sdok Kok Thom temple is built during the reign of Udayadityavarman. This temple is famous because it gives us information on King Jayavarman VII.
  • The Khmer Empire falls into trouble.
    Mar 24, 1066

    The Khmer Empire falls into trouble.

    The Khmer Empire falls into trouble and is divided after many people fight over who gets control over the empire.
  • The second major king of the Khmer Empire
    Apr 25, 1113

    The second major king of the Khmer Empire

    Suryavarman IIThe Second major king of the Khmer empire comes into power in 1113, he is Suryavarman II. He was considered a good king as he was the one to lead the construction of Angkor Wat.
  • Angkor Wat Is built
    Nov 25, 1145

    Angkor Wat Is built

    Angkor WatThe Largest temple in the Khmer Empire is built and is called Angkor Wat. This also expanded the Khmer Empire with the help of King Suryavarman II.
  • Angkor is looted
    Nov 25, 1177

    Angkor is looted

    Angkor HistoryThe Capital of Angkor is looted by the Champa Kingdom and defeat the Khmer. They then proceed to burn parts of the Angkor region.
  • The Champa are kicked out of Angkor
    Nov 25, 1181

    The Champa are kicked out of Angkor

    Champa KingdomAs King Jayavarman VII comes into power, the Khmer defeat the Champa and under the rule of Jayavarman VII, the Khmer built temples, hospitals and roads greatly expanding the empire.
  • Buddhism starts becoming the major religion
    Jun 7, 1300

    Buddhism starts becoming the major religion

    Theravada BuddhismIn 1300, after king Indravarman III renounces Buddhism, it becomes the main religion of the Khmer Empire once again.
  • Khmer Empire ends
    Aug 25, 1431

    Khmer Empire ends

    Khmer Empire DeclineThe Khmer Empire ends as the last Khmer king abandons Angkor.
  • Khmer Empire beginning

    Khmer Empire beginning

    Khmer EmpireThis was the beginning of the Khmer Empire as King Jayavarman II came to power and declared himself a God King. He built many temples and palaces until his death in 850
  • The first Khmer Capital is made

    The first Khmer Capital is made

    YasodharapuraKing Yasovarman I becomes king and establishes the first capital of the Khmer Empire as Yasodharapura.
  • Period: to Aug 26, 1431

    Khmer Empire Reign