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Khmer Empire Timeline Thing (PLS DON'T LOOK >_<) T_T

By Seth Drez I.
  • Khmer Empire Surfaced
    May 1, 802

    Khmer Empire Surfaced

    The furthest back the Khmer Empire can be traced.
  • Period: Nov 21, 802 to Nov 21, 850

    King Jayavarmann II

    The Reign of King Jayavarmann II, the first king and founder of the Khmer Empire.
  • Period: Nov 21, 877 to Nov 21, 889

    King Indravarmann I

    Reign of King Indravarmann I
  • Period: Nov 21, 889 to Nov 21, 910

    King Yasovarmann

    Reign of King Yasovarmann
  • Period: Nov 21, 928 to Nov 21, 942

    King Jayavarmann IV

    Reign of King Jayavarmann IV. He moved the capital to Koh Ker.
  • Period: Nov 21, 944 to Nov 21, 968

    King Rajendravarmann II

    Reign of King Rajendravarmann II.
  • Period: Nov 21, 968 to Nov 21, 1001

    King Jayavarmann V

    Reign of King Jayavarmann V
  • Period: Nov 21, 1002 to Nov 21, 1049

    King Suryavarmann

    King Suryavarmann, the king who pushed the Khmer to its fullest.
  • Period: Nov 21, 1049 to Nov 21, 1065

    King Udayadityavarmann II

    Reign of King Udayadityavarmann II
  • Period: Nov 21, 1112 to Nov 21, 1152

    King Suryavarmann II

    The Reign of King Suryavarman II, whom built Angkor Wat, and dedicated it to the Hindu God Vishnu. He also spread the Khmer into Malaya, Burma and Siam (Thailand).
  • Period: Aug 20, 1113 to Jun 20, 1150

    Angkor Wat is Built

    Angkor Wat was built somewhere between (inclusive) these times.
  • Vijaya is taken
    Aug 20, 1145

    Vijaya is taken

    The Cham city of Vijaya is taken, but the Khmer Empire were pushed out by the Cham.
  • Angkor Looted
    Nov 21, 1177

    Angkor Looted

    Angkor was looted by the Cham, who nearly pushed the Khmer to near destruction.
  • Jayavarmann VII pushes Cham out
    Nov 21, 1181

    Jayavarmann VII pushes Cham out

    King Jayavarmann VII pushed the Cham out of the Khmer approximately during this time. This marks the end of the Khmer conflict against the Cham.
  • Period: Nov 21, 1181 to Nov 21, 1215

    King Jayavarman VII

    The Reign of King Jayavarman VII
  • Death of King Jayavarmann VII
    Apr 19, 1215

    Death of King Jayavarmann VII

    This was the time when King Jayavarmann VII died. It is unknown how he died, but it was most likely by old age or illness.
  • Thai People
    Nov 6, 1253

    Thai People

    Thai people start imigrating into the empire to escape the Mongols. Over time, Thai kingdoms were created on the Khmer land.
  • Khmer Empire overrun
    Nov 21, 1431

    Khmer Empire overrun

    The Thai kingdoms started fighting for the land the Khmer Empire had. The Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya ultimately ended the Khmer Empire by taking Angkor Wat.
  • Note

    Note

    Why did you read this timeline >_< T_T<-- Crying