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The Khmer Empire

  • Jan 1, 1002

    Khmer Civil War ends

    Suryavarman I wins against Jayaviravarman.
  • Angkor Wat design
    Jan 1, 1113

    Angkor Wat design

    Suryavarman II starts to design the Angkor Wat.
  • Angkor Wat begins construction
    Jan 1, 1140

    Angkor Wat begins construction

    Suryavarman II starts constructing the Angkor Wat.
  • Angkor Wat completed
    Jan 1, 1150

    Angkor Wat completed

    Suryavarman II finishes building the Angkor Wat.
  • Reign of Javararman VII
    Jan 1, 1181

    Reign of Javararman VII

    He is considered as one of the most powerful Khmer monarch of all time. He extended the empire to its greatest territorial extent. He also defeated the Chams.
  • Reign of Javaraman VII ends
    Jan 1, 1220

    Reign of Javaraman VII ends

    He suffered from leprosy and died.
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Khmer Empire ends

    Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya takes over Angkor.
  • The Khmer Empire Starts

    The Khmer Empire Starts

    Jayavarman II declares himself the universal monarch (chakravartin), God-King (devaraja). He declares independence of Kambujadesa (Cambodia) from Java.
  • The temple of Preah Ko is under construction

    The temple of Preah Ko is under construction

    Indravarman I starts to build the temple of Preah Ko.
  • Yasovarman I is crowned

    Yasovarman I is crowned

    Builds the Lolei, Indratataka, Eastern Baray and Phnom Bakheng Temple.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1431

    Khmer Empire