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Evidence has been found that Khmer has been trading with India since as early as 500 CE.
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770-834 CE, Jayarvaman II unifies smaller states and forms one great empire. He frees the states from rule of 'Java'.
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Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire with the capital being Hariharalaya. He proclaimed himself the divine king.
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The Khmer Empire existed between 802 and 1431 CE.
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Between 834 - 1145 CE - The Khmer Empire expands. Buddhism becomes important.
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Angkor Wat is built in the first half of the 12th early century. The estimated construction time is 30 years. It is built by Suryavarman II dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
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1177-1178 CE, the Cham Kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory.
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Between 1181 and 1219 CE, Jayarvaman VII defeated the Chams. He ascends to the throne and expands the empire to the furthest extent incorporating regions of present-day Laos, Burma and Thailand.
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Jayavarman VIII enthroned and returns to Hinduism destroying many Buddha statues.
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The Thai army attacks the Khmer Empire ending it. They sack the kingdom at Angkor.
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The Khmer abandon Angkor Wat and its location is unknown until it is later rediscovered.
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Khmer rulers move capital southeast near present capital, Phnom Penh.
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The Thais attack and loot Angkor Wat. Khmer becomes vassal kingdom to Siam.
