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Khmer Empire

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  • Period: 500 to 550

    Earliest ever recorded Khmer ruler.

    The start of the Khmer Empire began with the introduction of Rudravarman to the throne as King.
  • Angkor is Created
    Sep 11, 770

    Angkor is Created

    Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Period: Aug 15, 1243 to Dec 11, 1298

    Jayavarman VIII becomes King and makes Hinduism the Khmer religion.

    Rule of Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buddhism and orders that Buddhist temples and images be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion.
  • Jayavarman VIII
    Aug 24, 1243

    Jayavarman VIII

    This is Jayavarman's statue.
  • Nov 16, 1432

    Khmers leave Angkor.

    Khmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries, the jungles grow around and over Angkor and its location is forgotten.
  • Period: to Nov 19, 1145

    Angkor Wat is built.

    Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism is important.