Khmer Timeline

By Thomas The Tank
  • Period: 550 to Nov 20, 1440

    Khmer Empire

    Important events of the timeline of the Khmer Empire
  • Nov 20, 834

    Angkor Wat is built

    As the Khmer Empire expands, the Angkor Wat is built
  • Nov 21, 1002

    Civil War

    Civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I
  • Angkor invaded by the Chams
    Aug 13, 1177

    Angkor invaded by the Chams

    Cham invaders took control of Yasodharapura, and executed the king
  • Period: Oct 21, 1181 to Oct 21, 1220

    King Jayavarman VII as king

  • Buddhism becomes main religon
    Nov 23, 1300

    Buddhism becomes main religon

    In the 1300s, Buddhism becomes the mains religion
  • Thais Invade
    Nov 23, 1432

    Thais Invade

    Tahis invade Khmer Empire and loot the Angkor Wat
  • Ankor Wat is abandoned
    Nov 24, 1432

    Ankor Wat is abandoned

    Khmers abandon Angkor. Over many centuries, the jungle grows around and over Angkor and its location is forgotten.
  • Phnom Penh is made capital
    Nov 23, 1440

    Phnom Penh is made capital

    In the 1440s, Khmer kings relocate to make their capital in Phnom Penh
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    King Jayavarman as king