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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. -
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 -
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
Jayavarman II united smaller states and formed one empire -
Beginning of construction of Angkor Wat
Jayavarman V commenced construction in 961.
