Khmer Empire Assessment

  • Aug 29, 1113

    Finished Contruction of Angkor Wat

    Finished Contruction of Angkor Wat
    The largest temple was finially finished after long, hard years of slaves working, priests blessing and kings changing, approving and watching.
  • Jun 6, 1189

    King Jayarvarman VII Rises

    King Jayarvarman VII Rises
    The new king rises. King Jayarvarman VII was one of the greatest kings to ever rule Ankgor with all of its mysteries and glory.
  • Period: Jun 6, 1189 to Nov 17, 1219

    Rule of Jayarvarman VII

    During this time period of the Khmer Empire, King Jayarvarman VII was one of the greatest rulers Khemer had ever seen.
  • Jul 12, 1193

    The Bayon Temple Constructed

    The Bayon Temple Constructed
    The Bayon Temple was constructed some time during the rule of King Jayarvarman VII. It was built with 5 towers dominating the temple, each carves with Jayarvarman VII's face in them.
  • Nov 17, 1219

    Great King Dies. Jayavarman VII

    Great King Dies. Jayavarman VII
    One of the great kings of Angkor, King Jayavarman VII, died. Leaving behind
  • Period: Nov 26, 1400 to

    The decline of the Khmer Empire

    During this time period, the Khmer Empire begins to fall. The Khmer Empire is defeated around 1594.
  • Apr 6, 1431

    Angkor is abandoned

    Angkor is abandoned
    The last Angkor King to use Angkor Wat as the capital city for the Khmer EMpire, abandonded it.
  • Apr 17, 1442

    Phnom Penh becomes the capital of the Khmer Empire

    Phnom Penh becomes the capital of the Khmer Empire
    The Khmer Empire moves to Phnom Penh. This is now the capital of the Khmer Empire as it was much more reliable and costly compared to Angkor Wat.
  • The Khmers Fall...

    The Khmers Fall...
    The end of the Khmer Empire takes place in 1594, when the Thais defeated the Khmer and Combodia now was a vassle state of the Thais
  • Jayavarman II Rises

    Jayavarman II Rises
    802 CE, King Jayavarman II rose to power.
    He had himself declared a devaraja which means God-King
  • Jayavarman II Died

    Jayavarman II Died
    Jayavarman II died after his 48 year rule.
  • Jayavarman III Rises

    Jayavarman III Rises
    Jayvarman III succedes his father, Jayvarman II as king, and begins his rule following his fathers footsteps.
  • Jayavarman III Died

    Jayavarman III Died
    Jayavarman III died while chasing a wild elephant.
  • Indravarman succeeds Jayavarman III

    Indravarman succeeds Jayavarman III
    Indravarman rose to power
  • Indravarman Expanded Water Usage to his Ability

    Indravarman Expanded Water Usage to his Ability
    Indravarman used his intellegence to expand the system of artificial lakes and irrigation canels.
  • Construction of Angkor Wat Commenced

    Construction of Angkor Wat Commenced
    The start of a new capital had started, being done during the rule of King Suryavarman. Angkor Wat was built to worship the Hindu God, Vishnu.
  • Indravarman Died

    Indravarman Died
    The King falls, leaving behind not much other than improved water canels, which did actually help Angkor a lot.
  • Banteay Srei Construction

    Banteay Srei Construction
    A High priest, not a king, built this amazing temple which is named "Mansion of Women." The high priest was related to the royal family, which allowed him to build this temple.
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    Rule of Jayavarman II

    This was the time that Jayavarman II rules as a God-King
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    Rule of Jayavarman III

    During this time, Javarman III was the King of the Khmer Empire
  • Period: to Sep 21, 1431

    The Time of Angkor

    During these long years, the Angkor community was hoem to many kings, people, and building along with temples and belifes.
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    Rule of Indravarman

    During this time, Indravarman was the ruler of Angkor, and a respected king.
  • Period: to Aug 29, 1113

    Construction of Agnkor Wat

    During this time period, the construction of Angkor Wat took place.