Khmer Empire

By 8 Foynes Phil
  • Period: Nov 18, 770 to Nov 19, 1431

    The Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire was a civilisation in Cambodia
  • Nov 19, 770

    King Jayavarman II is born

    The founder of one of the greatest empires in Asia is born.
  • Nov 19, 1113

    Construction for Ankgor Wat starts

    Plans and beginning of construction start for a massive Hindu temple
  • Nov 19, 1150

    Construction for Ankgor Wat is finished

    30 years later, Ankgor Wat is finished...
  • Nov 23, 1177

    Khmer temple looted by Chams

    Cham's revenge of looting Ankgor.
  • Nov 23, 1181

    Jayavarman VII becomes king

    One of the greatest rulers of the Khmer Empire becomes king.
  • Nov 23, 1218

    Reign of king Jayavarman VII ends

    Jayavarman VII dies after 37 years of being king.
  • Nov 23, 1352

    Siamese invasion starts

    Invasion for Ankgor begins.
  • Nov 23, 1357

    Siamese invasion is over

    A 5 year invasion finally ends.
  • Nov 23, 1405

    Barom Reachea II becomes king

    The last king of the Khmer Empire is coronated.
  • Nov 23, 1431

    End of the Khmer Empire

    Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya take Ankgor.

  • King Jayavarman becomes king

    King Jayavarman declares himself a God-King, a ruler chosen by a divine power.

  • King Jayavarman dies

    King Jayavarman dies aged 64-65, ruling for 33 years.