Khmer Timeline

  • Jan 1, 802

    The start of the Khmer Empire

    The start of the Khmer Empire
    The Khmer empire was created in 802 CE, ruled over by the king Jayavarman II.
  • Nov 22, 850

    Jayavarman's II death

    Jayavarman's II death
    After Jayavarman II died, his son Jayavarman III took over as ruler.
  • Nov 22, 877

    Jayavarman's III death

    Jayavarman's III death
    After Jayavarman III died, his cousin Indravarman I took over as ruler.
  • Nov 22, 890

    Indravarman's I death

    Indravarman's I death
    After Indravarman I died, his son Yasovarman I took over as ruler.
  • Nov 22, 1001

    Jayavarman's IV death

    Jayavarman's  IV death
    When Jayavarman IV died, the throne of ruler was given to Udayadityavarman I.
  • Nov 22, 1066

    The ruler of the last few years of the 11th century

    The ruler of the last few years of the 11th century
    In the final years of the 11th century, Harshavarman became the last ruler.
  • Nov 22, 1106

    Jayavarman's V death

    Jayavarman's V death
    After Jayavarman's V death, he left the throne to Dharanindravarman .
  • Nov 22, 1113

    Dharaindravarman's assassination

    Dharaindravarman's assassination
    Dharaindravarman is assassinated by his own nephew who then takes over as ruler.
  • Nov 22, 1132

    The failed invasion

    The failed invasion
    An invasion of Vietnam was attempted but was shortly defeated after.
  • Nov 22, 1243

    Jayavarman VII starts to rule

    Jayavarman VII starts to rule
    Jayavarman VII became the greatest ruler of the Angkor Wat, pushing it to its limits.
  • Nov 22, 1431

    The fall of the Khmer empire

    The fall of the Khmer empire
    With all its negatives nad limitations, the Khmer empire began its fall.