The Khmer Empire

By Xx_Michael_Jordan_xX
  • Jayavarman II creates one large Empire.
    Jan 1, 770

    Jayavarman II creates one large Empire.

    Jayavarman II merges the smaller states to create one large empire in Angkor, the capital of Cambodia.
  • Jayavarman II becomes a devaraja.
    Jan 1, 802

    Jayavarman II becomes a devaraja.

    A devaraja is a 'god-king' in Khmer times. Jayavarman II was deified in a mysterious ceremony with a high priest.
  • Khmer Empire expands.
    Jan 1, 834

    Khmer Empire expands.

    The Khmer Empire is expanded by Suryavarman II and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism now becomes more important.
  • Khmer Empire is invaded.
    Jan 1, 1177

    Khmer Empire is invaded.

    Cham Kingdom invades the Khmer Empires Eastern Territory.
  • Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams.
    Jan 1, 1181

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams.

    He then expands the empire to its furthest point, covering much of modern-day Laos, Thailand, and Burma.
  • The end of Buddhism.
    Jan 1, 1243

    The end of Buddhism.

    Jayavarman VII demands that all Buddhist temples and anything to do with Buddhism be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion.
  • Buddhism becomes the main religion once more.
    Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism becomes the main religion once more.

    Buddhism again grows in importance and becomes the main religion of the Khmers once again.
  • Thai army attacks Angkor.
    Jan 1, 1431

    Thai army attacks Angkor.

    This attack marked the beginning of the end of the Khmer Empire.
  • The Khmers abandon Angkor.
    Jan 1, 1432

    The Khmers abandon Angkor.

    Angkor Wat and its location are forgotten over the next few centuries and the jungle grows over it.
  • Relocation
    Jan 1, 1440

    Relocation

    Khmer rulers relocate the capital to Phnom Penh.
  • The Khmer King is defeated.

    The Khmer King is defeated.

    The Siamese (Thai) king attacks the Khmer king and defeats him.
  • The Khmer Empire is defeated.

    The Khmer Empire is defeated.

    Vietnamese armies repeatedly attack the Khmer in the Mekong River and defeat them.