-
the evidence of trade between the Khmer and Indian people
-
first know kingdom in the Lower Mekong River region, Funan, rises and falls
-
state of Chenla replaces Funan as the dominiant kingdom
-
Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. the capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
-
Cham kingdom invades much of Khmer Empire's eastern territory
-
Jayarvarman VII defeats the Chams and expands the empire to furthest extent to incorporate much of present-day Laos, Thailand and Burma
-
rule of Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buhhism and orders that Buddhist temples and images be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion
-
Buddism grows in importance and again becomes the main religion of the Khmer kings
-
thai army attacks Angkor
-
Khmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around and over Angkor and its location is forgotten
-
Khmers rulers relocate the capital of Phnom Penh
-
Jayavarman II enthroned as a devaraja (god-king)
-
Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism becomes important
