The Khmer Empire

By santone13
  • Period: Jan 1, 1177 to Jan 1, 1178

    Cham kingdom invades the Empire’s eastern territory

    Attacked the Khmer capital of Yasodharapura.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    The Khmers defeated the Cham

    Jayavarman VII drove the Cham from Cambodia after rallying his men.
  • Death of Jayavarman VII
    Jan 1, 1219

    Death of Jayavarman VII

    Succeeded by Indravarman II
  • Period: Jan 1, 1295 to Jan 1, 1309

    Buddhism grew again

    Srindravarman was a follower of Theravada Buddhism, which spread through the region
  • Jan 1, 1431

    The capital of Angkor abandoned

    Abandoned by Ponhea Yat after an invasion by the Siamese army
  • Capital of the Khmer Empire relocated to Phnom Penh
    Jan 1, 1440

    Capital of the Khmer Empire relocated to Phnom Penh

    Phnom Penh remained as capital for 73 years

  • Vietnamese forces attack the Khmer

    These attacks led to the formation of modern borders of Cambodia

  • Death of Jayavarman II

    After a series of expansions, Jayavarman II dies, and is succeeded by his son.
  • Foundation of the Khmer Empire

    Foundation of the Khmer Empire

    Jayavarman II united smaller states and formed one empire
  • Beginning of construction of Angkor Wat

    Beginning of construction of Angkor Wat

    Jayavarman V commenced construction in 961.