Khmer Timeline

  • The start of the Khmer Empire
    Jan 1, 802

    The start of the Khmer Empire

    The Khmer empire was created in 802 CE, ruled over by the king Jayavarman II.
  • Jayavarman's II death
    Nov 22, 850

    Jayavarman's II death

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

    Jayavarman's III death

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

    Indravarman's I death

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

    Jayavarman's IV death

    When Jayavarman IV died, the throne of ruler was given to Udayadityavarman I.
  • The ruler of the last few years of the 11th century
    Nov 22, 1066

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

    In the final years of the 11th century, Harshavarman became the last ruler.
  • Jayavarman's V death
    Nov 22, 1106

    Jayavarman's V death

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

    Dharaindravarman's assassination

    Dharaindravarman is assassinated by his own nephew who then takes over as ruler.
  • The failed invasion
    Nov 22, 1132

    The failed invasion

    An invasion of Vietnam was attempted but was shortly defeated after.
  • Jayavarman VII starts to rule
    Nov 22, 1243

    Jayavarman VII starts to rule

    Jayavarman VII became the greatest ruler of the Angkor Wat, pushing it to its limits.
  • The fall of the Khmer empire
    Nov 22, 1431

    The fall of the Khmer empire

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