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In 1002, a civil war broke out between Jayavirarman I and Suryavarman who both wanted to be king. Suryavarman I defeated Jayavirarman and became the uncontested King of the Khmer Empire.
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The famous Khmer temple of Angkor Wat has began to be constructed.
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In 1152, 30 years after construction began, the great temple of Angkor Wat has been completed.
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The Cham Kingdom invade and capture much of the KIhmer Empire's eastern territory and loot the capital, Angkor.
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The khmers defeat the Chams and expand the empire to its furthest extent to incorporate much of present day Laos, Thailand and Burma.
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In 1183, after Yasodharapura was reduced to rubble, King Jayavarman VII relocated the capital of the Khmer Empire to Angkor Thom.
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In 1431, the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya attack Angkor.
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In 1432, the Khmers abandon their capital of Angkor and relocate the capital to Phnom Penh.
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In 1593, the Thai kingdom attack and defeat the Khmer empire.
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In 802, Jayavarman II declared himself King. Jayavarman II is recognised as the founder of the Khmer Empire.
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In 890, King Yasovarman established the fist capital of the Khmer Empire, Yasodharapura.
