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The Khmer Empire History

By DANGJ12
  • Period: Jan 1, 770 to

    The Khmer Empire was Formed

    Jayavarman II unified small states into the Khmer Empire, with Angkor as capital.
  • Angkor Wat has Started to be Constructed.
    Jan 1, 1145

    Angkor Wat has Started to be Constructed.

    Angkor Wat is being built and Buddhism grows important.
  • Cham Invades the East of the Khmer Empire
    Jan 1, 1177

    Cham Invades the East of the Khmer Empire

    King Jayavarman VII went to war with the Cham kingdom.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Jan 1, 1219

    Jayavarman VII defeats Cham.

    Cham is defeated and the empire is expanded to its fullest.
  • King Jayavarman VII Dies
    Jan 1, 1219

    King Jayavarman VII Dies

    King Jayavarman dies after the war with the Cham kingdom.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1243 to Jan 1, 1298

    Jayavarman VIII Rules the Khmers

    Buddhism is seen as a threat to the kings and is abolished, making Hinduism the main religion.
  • Buddhism Becomes the Main Religion
    Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism Becomes the Main Religion

    Buddhism grows more important to the kings and again becomes the main religion (in the 13th century).
  • Thai attacks Angkor.
    Jan 1, 1431

    Thai attacks Angkor.

    The capital, Angkor, is attacked by the Thais.
  • Angkor is Abandoned and Forgotten
    Jan 1, 1432

    Angkor is Abandoned and Forgotten

    The last Khmer King to use Angkor abandons it.
  • The Khmers Relocate the Capital
    Jan 1, 1440

    The Khmers Relocate the Capital

    After abandoning Angkor, Phnom Penh becomes the new capital.
  • Jayavarman II Came Into Power

    Jayavarman II Came Into Power

    Jayavarman II declared himself as a devaraja (god king).
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1145

    The Khmer Empire Expands

    The Empire continues to grow and expand.