Khmer Empire Timeline Assignment

By Joshua.Hall
  • Jan 1, 770

    Jayavarman II unifies states

    Jayavarman II decides its best to unify the states and create one large empire. He Decides the capital will be in Angkor.
  • Jan 1, 802

    Jayavarman the second is made a Devaraja

    Jayavarman II is know crowned as a Devaraja which means a God-King.
  • Jan 1, 802

    The Rise Of The Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire was founded in around 802CE. The biggest and most contributing part of this founding was the great Jayavarnam II.
  • Period: Jan 1, 802 to Dec 31, 1431

    The Rain Of The Khmer Empire

    The Khmer Empire was a huge powerhouse of its time from around 802CE and it was active for over 600 years! Unluckily the decline was inevitable in 1431 CE
  • Jan 1, 850

    Death Of Jayavarnam II

    Jayavarnam II was the most successful leader that the Khmer Empire had ever seen, he was everything they needed to thrive throughout Asia. Unfortunately in 850CE he died.
  • Jan 1, 1112

    The Construction of Angkor Wat

    In 1112CE the dedicated Hindu temple Angkor Wat started its construction.
  • Jan 1, 1117

    Khmer Capital, Angkor, Was Looted by The Chams

    Angkor was looted by the Chams who had a fair bit of history with the Khmer Empire as they had been raided before by them. However, looting Angkor was a bold move but effected the Khmer Empire greatly
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism grows in importance

    Buddhism became the main religion of all the kings that ruled over the Khmer Empire at the time
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    The Khmers leave Angkor due to the constant attacks from others. This abandoning left Angkor to become full of plantation and the destination to be forgotten

  • The Vietnamese attack

    The Vietnamese repeatedly attack which leads to the fall of the Khmer Empire