-
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Aug 25, 1431
Khmer Empire ends
Khmer Empire DeclineThe Khmer Empire ends as the last Khmer king abandons Angkor. -
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
YasodharapuraKing Yasovarman I becomes king and establishes the first capital of the Khmer Empire as Yasodharapura. -
Period: to Aug 26, 1431
Khmer Empire Reign
