Khmer Empire Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1002

    A civil war broke out between 2 kings

    A civil war broke out between 2 kings
    During the year of 1002, King Jayaviravarman I and Suryavarman I fought a war to take the throne. Although it did not last very long, King suryavarman I mananged to win the throne and become king.
  • Jan 1, 1010

    Reign of King Suryavarman I

    Reign of King Suryavarman I
    1010 CE was the start of King Suryavarman I’s reign. He spent 40 years defending his throne, expanding and improving the Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1102

    King Dharanindravarman I takes the throne

    King Dharanindravarman I takes the throne
    King Dharanindravarman I, brother of King Jayavarman VII reigns who is in the middle of a family of Kings. He takes control of the Khmner Empire bringing what he can in his few years as kng.
  • Jan 1, 1113

    The reign of the greatest king, King Suryavarman II

    The reign of the greatest king, King Suryavarman II
    King Suryavarman was the greatest king to take the throne in the Khmer Empire. He built the great Angkor Wat and many temples for his people which ultimately led to even more expansion throughout the empire.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    King Jayavarman VII becoming King of the empire.

    King Jayavarman VII becoming King of the empire.
    King Jayavarman became king and fought for what he wanted and for whta was right. He introduced hospitals, houses and roads for his people.
  • Jan 1, 1431

    The end to Angkor

    The end to Angkor
    Angkor Wat is abandoned by the people when the Thai’s raid it, taking everything they had. They left in a quick manner to save themselves from the raiders.
  • Start of the Empire

    Start of the Empire
    The beginning of a new empire called the Khmer Empire. it was founded by King Jayavarman II in 802 CE.
  • The reign of King Indravarman I

    The reign of King Indravarman I
    This was the start to the reign of King Indravarman I. This King brought temples, buildings and more to the Khmer society.
  • The construction of the Bakheng Temple

    The construction of the Bakheng Temple
    The Bakheng Temple is a very famous temple built in 893 CE. It was built in Phnom Bakheng, which was the first city of Angkor.
  • The reign of King Rajendravarman II

    The reign of King Rajendravarman II
    King Indravarman II took over as king making Angkor capital again. He also seperated and organized Angkor including the placing of provinces into the kingdom.
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    The reign of King Jayavarman II

    King Jayavarman started the Empire in 802 CE until his death in 850 CE. during his time as king and founder, he managed to extend the empire vastly bringing many good things to his people.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1001

    King Jayavarman V's time as king

    KIng Jayavarman took the throne in 968 CE however he then later died in 1001 with Udayadityavarman I succeeding him.