Khmer Empire-Ani

By Gururan15
  • Period: 802 BCE to 1230 BCE

    Major events in the Khmer Empire

  • Beginning of the Khmer Empire
    May 16, 802

    Beginning of the Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire started in 802 CE, it was the start of an empire that would last for another 500 years. King Jayavarman II was the founder of the empire and built it's foundation.
  • Building of Bakheng temple
    May 16, 893

    Building of Bakheng temple

    The Bakheng Temple was built during the time of King Yasovarman I. It is dedicated to the Hindu God, Shiva, the destroyer.
  • Reign of King Jayavarman
    May 16, 928

    Reign of King Jayavarman

    16 May 928-16 May 942, Dates of his reign. A lot of people think that he did not have a legitimate reason to claim the throne. Therefore, he was called the usurper king.
  • Pre Rup temple
    May 16, 947

    Pre Rup temple

    Was built as a state temple of King Rajendravarman. It is also dedicated to the Hindu God, Shiva.
  • Khmer at it's greatest
    May 16, 1002

    Khmer at it's greatest

    The Khmer has been expanded to it's greatest extent by King Suryavarman I. This could have been the reason for the empire's decline, since there was more territory to defend.
  • Angkor Wat is built
    May 16, 1100

    Angkor Wat is built

    Angkor Wat was built to house the God's so that King Suryavarman, would be on a pathway to heaven.
  • May 16, 1177

    Bayon temple is constructed

    The Bayon temple is built during the reign of the Mahayana Buddihist King Jayavarman VII.
  • May 16, 1432

    End of the empire

    The Khmer Empire falls after being repeatedly sacked by the Thais.