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Period: 100 to 500
First Known Empire
In the Lower Mekong River region of Funan, the first known kingdom rises and falls. -
500
Trade within the Khmer and India.
Links between khmer and india occur as they begin to trade. There were multiple trade links with small states and countries. They tought eachother about relegion, culture and way of life. -
550
Chenla replaces Funan
The state of Chenla replaces Funan as the dominant kingdom and the capital. -
Nov 26, 770
Jayavarman II, creates a large Empire.
King Jayavarman combines smaller states and regions to ceate one large empire. The capital of the Angkor region becomes Cambodia. -
Period: Nov 26, 770 to
Jayavarman II Expands the empire.
The empire is expanded largely. Small states and regions are unified to create a large empire. This results in a more powerful and growing Khmer Empire. -
Nov 27, 1145
Angkor wat is built.
The large temple of Angkor Wat is completed and becomes a grand palace and a truely remarkable site. It is surrounded by multiple water systems that flood and help with rice irrigation. -
Nov 27, 1177
Chams begin to invade the Khmer Empire.
The Cham Kingdom begins to take over the Khmer and invade its lands in the east. -
Period: Nov 27, 1181 to Nov 27, 1219
Jayavarman VII defeats Chams and expands the empire to its greatest limits.
King Jayavarman VII defeats and rules out the chams. He then extends the Khmer Empire to its greatest limits. This incorporates modern day Laos, Thailand and Burma. -
Nov 27, 1243
Hinduism becomes main Relegion.
King Jayavarman VIII destroys all buddhism faith. This resulting in hinduism becoming the main relegion. -
Period: Nov 27, 1243 to Nov 27, 1298
Jayavarman VIII Rule.
King Jayavarman VIII makes multiple changes throughout the Empire. Destroying all Buddhist temples and beliefs and replacing with Hinduism. -
Nov 27, 1300
Buddhism grows once more.
The buddhism faith once again blossoms throughout the Khmer, becoming the main relegion. -
Period: Nov 27, 1400 to Nov 27, 1450
Angkor lost and forgotten.
During this period, the Angkor is completely abandoned after attacks and decline of society. -
Nov 27, 1431
Thai Army makes an attack on the Khmer.
The Thai Army go into battle with the Khmers, weaking their empire along with the ongoing decline. -
Nov 27, 1432
Angkor is abandoned
The Khmer Empire and kings abandon Angkor, allowing over centuries, for the great palace to be lost in the jungle and enviornmental growth. -
Nov 27, 1450
Relocate to Phnom Penh
The capital of the Khmer is relocated to Phnom Penh. -
The Thai Kings attack, and defeat the Khmer King.
During this period, the Thai kings had attacked and defeated the Khmer Kings. This demonstrates the weakness and decline that the Khmer had become. -
Vietnemese defeat Khmer
The Khmer Empire is repeatedly attacked and is defeated by the Vietnemese. This results in Cambodia's size to be determined and the borders changed. -
Jayavarman II titled as 'Devaraja'
Devaraja, means God Like- King. With Jayavarman the II titling himself this, he becomes more powerful and gains trust to his people. -
Period: to Nov 27, 1145
Angkor wat is built and Buddhism becomes important.
Angkor wat, the home of the king and multiple temples and palaces, is build during this period. The buddhism beleif becomes important and is used throughout the Khmer.
