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Cham kingdom invades much of khmer empires eastern territory
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Although the Champs took some of the Khmer empire’s eastern territory, the Khmers fought back and reclaimed their land. Not only did they reclaim what they took before, but they also extended even more taking some of modern day Laos, Thailand and Burma.
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Jayavarman defeats the chams.
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Jarayaman VIII renounces buddism and orders that buddist temples and images be destroyed and hinduism become the main religon
After the death of Jayavarman VII he is succeeded by Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buddhism and orders that buddhist temples and images be destroyed. In doing this, he declares Hinduism as the main religion. -
Buddism grows in importance and again becomes the main religon of the khmer empire.
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The Thai army attacks Angkor
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The Thai army attacks the Khmer forces. The Khmer King evacuates their people and they escape elsewhere. This marks the end of the Khmer Empire. although the Khmers abandoned the empire, Buddhist Monks cared for Angkor Wat. That is why Angkor Wat is in such good condition.
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802CE Phnom Kulen founded the Khmer empire
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Jaryavaman II was enthronedas a devaraja (God King)
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Jaryavaman II died and his son succeeded him as king.
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The Khmer Empire was expanded and the Ankor wat was built
