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The Khmer Empire

By DwarfTaco
  • Dec 25, 1219

    King Jayavarman VII

    King Jayavarman VII passed away and this was a majaor factor in the downfall of the Khmer empire.
  • The Khmer flee
    Dec 25, 1432

    The Khmer flee

    The Khmer abandon Angkor Wat. The land is soon forgotten.
  • The Khmer move in
    Dec 25, 1440

    The Khmer move in

    The capital of the Khmer empire is moved to Phnom Penh.
  • Downfall

    Downfall

    The Thais defeated the Khmer and the land later became Cambodia.

  • King Jayavarman II

    King Jayavarman became king and declared himself as God King

  • The Loss Of King Jayavarman II

    King Jayavarman II passed away.

  • King Yasovarman I

    Yasovarman I became king.

  • The Leper King

    King Yasovarman I died of leprosy and was later called the 'leper' king.

  • Angkor Wat

    The construction of Angkor Wat is commenced under the watchful eye of King Jayavarman V.

  • King Jayavarman V

    Jayavarman V became king and moved the capital to Angkor Wat.