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Khmer Empire Timeline

By FabianStellato
  • Khmer Trading
    500

    Khmer Trading

    The was evidence of trade between the Khmer Empire and the Indian poeple
  • Large Empire Created
    Feb 20, 770

    Large Empire Created

    Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. This event occurred from 770-834.
  • Cham Kingdom Invades
    May 20, 1178

    Cham Kingdom Invades

    The Cham Kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory. 1177-1178
  • Jayavarman VII defeats Cham
    Jun 20, 1181

    Jayavarman VII defeats Cham

    Jayavarman VII defeats Chams to expand to its furthest extent running through what we know as Laos, Thailand and Burma 1181-1219
  • Buddhism's Importance
    Jul 20, 1300

    Buddhism's Importance

    Buddhism grows in importanceand again becomes the main religion of the Khmer Kings. Throughout the 1300's.
  • Thai Army
    Aug 20, 1431

    Thai Army

    Thai army attacks Angkor
  • Khmer Rulers Relocate
    Sep 20, 1440

    Khmer Rulers Relocate

    Khmer rulers relocate to the capital, Phnom Penh. Throughout the 1440's.
  • Thai King Attacks

    Thai King Attacks

    Siamese (Thai) king attacks and defeats the Khmer king.
  • Jayavarman Devraja

    Jayavarman Devraja

    Jayavarman is enthroned as a devraja (God-King)
  • Angkor Wat Built

    Angkor Wat Built

    Khmer Empire expands, Angkor Wat is built and buddhism becomes important. This occurred from 834-1145.