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The start of the Khmer Empire began with the introduction of Rudravarman to the throne as King.
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Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
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Rule of Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buddhism and orders that Buddhist temples and images be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion.
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This is Jayavarman's statue.
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Khmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries, the jungles grow around and over Angkor and its location is forgotten.
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Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism is important.
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