King jayavarman

The Khmer Empire

  • Nov 29, 1177

    The Cham’s invade Yasodharapura

    As the army became weak, the Cham’s invade the cities.
  • Nov 29, 1203

    Jayavarman VII forcibly annexed the south of Champa

    Jayavarman is losing land and needs to expand by taking over Champa
  • Nov 29, 1283

    Jayavarman VIII agreed to pay tribute to the Mongol Empire

    Jayavarman’s army is growing weaker and weaker and his only choice is to pay money.
  • Nov 29, 1327

    Angkor sacked by Ayutthaya Thais

    The Thais are looking to regain some land.
  • Dec 2, 1350

    The 30 year drought starts

    The Khmer neglect their irrigation systems and they have a drought.
  • Nov 29, 1393

    The Cham's invade Angkor

    Seeing the vulnerability of the Khmer, the Cham’s go for a second strike
  • Dec 2, 1431

    Thai’s invade Angkor, capital city is relocated.

    The Thai invades Angkor. The Khmer capital is relocated to Srei Santhor.
  • King Jayavarman II begins the Khmer Empire

    Jayavarman kills his uncle to seize the throne and become king
  • Jayavarman II dies

    Jayavarman II dies and his son, Jayavarman III goes into power
  • Jayavarman III dies.

    Instead of Jayavarman III's son becoming king, his cousin Indravarman becomes king of the empire.
  • Indravarman dies

    Indravarman dies and his son, Yasovarman becomes the new king of the Khmer
  • Yasovarman dies

    Yasovarman dies and his son Jayavarman IV becomes ruler of the Khmer.