The Khmer Empire 2015

By paikawj14
  • Period: 500 to

    The Khmer Empire

  • The unification of Angkor
    Sep 21, 770

    The unification of Angkor

    Jayavarman II unifes smaller states to create one large empire.
  • The Cham invasion
    Mar 21, 1177

    The Cham invasion

    The Cham Kingdom ivades the eastern territory of the Khmer Empire.
  • Rule of Jayavarman VIII
    May 5, 1243

    Rule of Jayavarman VIII

    The rule of Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buddhism and turns to Hinduism.
  • The new reborn religion
    Apr 28, 1300

    The new reborn religion

    Buddhism grows in importance and again becomes the main religion of the Khmer kings.
  • The attack of the Thais
    May 17, 1431

    The attack of the Thais

    The Thai army attacks Angkor
  • The abandonment of Angkor Wat
    Aug 17, 1432

    The abandonment of Angkor Wat

    The Khmer people abandon Angkor and it is soon forgotten becuase of teh jungle that grew over it.
  • The Siamese Inavsion

    The Siamese Inavsion

    The King Ang Chan of Siamese attacks and defeats the Khmer King.
  • The defeat of the Khmer

    The defeat of the Khmer

    The Vietnamese armies attack Khmer forces in Mekong River delta and finally defeat teh Khmer.
  • The construction of Angkor Wat

    The construction of Angkor Wat

    The Khmer Empire expands and the construction of the great temple Angkor Wat commences
  • The New King

    The New King

    Jayavarman II enthroned as a deva-raja (god-king).