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First known Khmer kingdom is found in the Lower Mekong River region.
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Evidence of trade between the Khmer and the Indian people.
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The State Of Chenla replaces the State of Funan as the dominant kingdom.
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Jayarvarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in current day Cambodia
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Jayarvarman II is crowned as a Devaraja which is a god-king to the Khmer.
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The Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism becomes more and more popular around the Khmer Empire.
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The construction of the Hindu temple at Angkor Wat begins.
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The Cham Kingdom (also known as Champa on the map) attacks and invades the east of the Khmer Empire's territory.
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Jayarvarman VII defeats the Chams and continue to expand the Khmer Empire to it's further extent.
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Jayarvarman VIII orders that Buddhism is no longer the main religion and that Hinduism will replace Buddhism. All Buddhist temples were ordered to be destroyed.
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The Khmer kings once again adopts Buddhism as it grows in importance and popularity.
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The Thai Army attacked the city of Angkor.
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The Khmers abandon the city of Angkor. Over centuries the jungle grows around Angkor and it is forgotten.
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The Khmer rulers move the capital the Phnom Penh
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The Vietnamese launch several attacks against the Khmers in Mekong River. They defeat the Khmers and the borders of Cambodia are made.
