Khmer Empire

  • Period: Nov 18, 770 to Nov 19, 1431

    The Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire was a civilization in Cambodia.
  • Nov 24, 770

    King Jayavarman II is born

    The founder of one of the greatest empire in Asia is born.
  • Nov 24, 802

    King Jayavarman becomes King.

    king Jayavarman declares himself a God-King, a ruler chosen by a divine power.
  • Nov 24, 835

    King Jayavarman dies.

    King Jayavarman dies aged 64-65, ruling for 33 years.
  • Nov 24, 1113

    Construction for Angkor Wat Starts.

    Plans and beginning of construction start for a massive Hindu Temple.
  • Nov 24, 1150

    Construction for Angkor Wat is finished

    30 years later, Angkor Wat is finished...
  • Nov 24, 1177

    Khmer Temple looted by Chams

    Cham's revenge of looting Angkor.
  • Nov 24, 1181

    Jayavarman VII becomes king

    One of the greatest rulers of the Khmer Empire becomes King
  • Nov 24, 1218

    Reign of King Jayavarman VII ends

    Jayavarman VII dies after 37 years of being king
  • Nov 24, 1352

    Siamese invasion starts

    Invasion for Angkor begins
  • Nov 24, 1357

    Siamese invasion is over

    A 5 year invasion finally comes to an end
  • Nov 24, 1405

    Barom Reachea II becomes king

    The last king of the Khmer Empire is coronated