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Khmer trade
Evidence of trade between the Khmer and Indian people. -
Jan 1, 770
Growing empire
Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. -
Jan 1, 802
New Devaraja
Jayavarman II enthroned as a Devaraja (god/king) -
Jan 1, 834
Temple construction and grown of Buddhism
Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat starts being built. Buddhism now becomes important. -
Jan 1, 1177
Invasion
Cham kingdom invades much of Khmer Empire's Eastern territory. -
Jan 1, 1181
Victory
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and expands the Empire to furthest extent to incorporate much of present-day Laos. Thailand and Burma -
New ruler
Rule of Jayavarman VIII.