Lanxang

Khmer Timeline

By Kosta G
  • Jul 4, 802

    Jayarvarman II

    Jayarvarman II
    Jayavarman II was crowned and ruled to 850. He founded the kingdom of Angkor.
  • Sep 20, 877

    Indravarman I

    Indravarman I
    Indravarman I becomes king, orders construction of Preah Ko and Bakhong temples
  • Nov 20, 899

    Yasovarman I

    Yasovarman I
    Yasovarman I becomes king, rules until 917, establishes capital Yasodharapura on Angkor Wat site
  • Sep 12, 1002

    Civil War

    Civil War
    Khmer civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, construction begins on Western Baray
  • Nov 20, 1002

    Civil War end

    Civil War end
    Suryavarman I wins civil war, rules until 1050
  • Oct 19, 1050

    Udayadityavarman II

    Udayadityavarman II
    Udayadityavarman II takes throne, builds Baphuon
  • Sep 28, 1113

    Start of Angkor Wat

    Start of Angkor Wat
    Suryavarman II crowned king, rules until 1150, designs Angkor Wat
  • Aug 19, 1140

    Construction of Angkor Wat

    Construction of Angkor Wat
    Construction begins on Angkor Wat
  • Nov 20, 1181

    Fight in Angkor Wat

    Fight in Angkor Wat
    Jayavarman VII, famous for defeating Chams, becomes king, sacks Chams capital in reprisal in 1191
  • Nov 20, 1220

    Death

    Death
    Jayavarman VII dies
  • Aug 11, 1352

    Being sacked

    Being sacked
    Angkor sacked by Ayutthaya Thais
  • Sep 22, 1431

    Being abandoned

    Being abandoned
    Angkor abandoned after invasion by Siam (Thais), although some monks continue to use the site
  • Period: to Nov 20, 1450

    KHMER EMPIRE