Khmer empire

Khmer Empire Timeline

By Jimmysoccerstar
  • Trade between Khmer and India
    500

    Trade between Khmer and India

    500 CE
    Trade has occurred between the people of Khmer and India.
  • Jayavarman II enthroned
    Nov 24, 802

    Jayavarman II enthroned

    802 CE Jayavarman II is enthroned as a devarja (god-king).
  • Jayavarman IV takes throne
    Nov 26, 928

    Jayavarman IV takes throne

    CE 928 - Jayavarman IV takes throne, establishes capital at Lingapura
  • Civil war
    Nov 26, 1002

    Civil war

    1002 CE Khmer civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, construction begins on Western Baray
  • The temple
    Nov 26, 1122

    The temple

    Construction begins of the Hindu temple at Angkor Wat. 1122 CE
  • Construction on Angkor Wat finishes up
    Nov 26, 1150

    Construction on Angkor Wat finishes up

    CE 1150 taking up an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares), Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed.
  • Attack of Chams
    Nov 27, 1177

    Attack of Chams

    Cham invaders took control of Yasodharapura, the Khmer capital, and executed the king. 1177CE
  • Khmer Empire Ends
    Nov 26, 1431

    Khmer Empire Ends

    1431 CE The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat, this is the end of the Khmer Empire.
  • Khmers abandon Angkor
    Nov 26, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    1432 CE The Khmers had abandoned Angkor Wat. Over centuries, the jungle grows around it and the location of Angkor Wat is forgotten.