The Khmer Empire

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  • Jan 1, 1122

    Jayavarman II declares himself chakravartin (ruler of the world).

    It is said that Angkor Wat is one of the most stunning temple of all time, it took over 30 years and it was started by the great king Suryavarman II.
  • Angkor Wat, Khmer Empire, was looted by the Chams.
    Jan 1, 1177

    Angkor Wat, Khmer Empire, was looted by the Chams.

    The Cham (from Vietnam) defeats the Khmer empire, burning part of Angkor. It is said that it was one of the Vietnamese most successful attack.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    King Jayavarman VII defeated the Cham army.

    The Khmer’s greatest king Jayavarman VII expelled the Chams and invaded the Cham’s Kingdom. After that Jayavarman VII also expanded the empire’s territorial control.
  • Jayavarman VIII becomes the new king
    Jan 1, 1243

    Jayavarman VIII becomes the new king

    Jayavarman VIII becomes king and destroys all Buddhist temples and makes Hinduism the new religion.
  • Chinese journalists visits Angkor
    Jan 1, 1296

    Chinese journalists visits Angkor

    Chinese writer and traveller Zhou Daguan, visits Angkor and records the daily life in the kingdom.
  • The end of Khmer empire.
    Jan 1, 1431

    The end of Khmer empire.

    Angkor is abandoned after a further invasion by the Ayutthaya (from Thailand)
  • The Beginning of the era of the Khmer Empire

    The Beginning of the era of the Khmer Empire

    Jayavarman II declares himself chakravartin (ruler of the world). Then came the beginning of the Khmer empire.

  • Temples Preah Ko and Bakhong are built.

    Indravarmin becomes king. Preah Ko temple is built, which is one of the first temple mountain buildings. Eastern Baray is also recognized.

  • Rajendravarman II becomes king and attacks part of Vietnam

    Rajendravarman II becomes king and Champa (part of Vietnam) is attacked and plundered. He also builds Eastern Mebon and Pre Rup.
  • The reign of Jayavarman V

    The reign of Jayavarman V

    Jayavarman V becomes king, Banteay Srei, a temple built to honour the Hindu God Shivia, is constructed.