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The Khmer Empire- Thomas Mannix

  • Trade Between India and the Khmer Empire
    500

    Trade Between India and the Khmer Empire

    Evidence that trade between the Khmer Empire and India were found. India influenced many things about the khmeres which included their cultures, philospohy and religions.
  • Construction Begins on Angkor Wat
    Jan 1, 1140

    Construction Begins on Angkor Wat

    Construction begins on Angkor Wat which turns out to be the largest religious temple in the world. Angkor Wat "temple city" was dedictated to the god, Vishnu.
  • The Cham Kingdom Invades the Khmer Empire's Eastern Territory
    Jan 1, 1177

    The Cham Kingdom Invades the Khmer Empire's Eastern Territory

    The Chams most devasting attck on the Khmers was the looting of Angkor which pushed their empire to the edge of destruction.
  • Buddhism becomes the main language
    Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism becomes the main language

    Buddhsim become the main language in the Khmer Empire and also becomes important for the Khmer Kings.
  • Thai Armies Attack Angkor
    Jan 1, 1431

    Thai Armies Attack Angkor

    Angkor is attacked by Thai armies
  • Khmer Empire Ends
    Jan 1, 1431

    Khmer Empire Ends

    After many years the Khmer Empire ends but Angkor Wat is still standing tall as wor;d largest religious temple.
  • Angkor is forgotten
    Jan 1, 1432

    Angkor is forgotten

    After the Thai armies attack, Angkor is forgotten and aboandoned for many years.
  • The Khmer Empire Starts

    The Khmer Empire Starts

    Evidence has been found of the Khmer Empire. it found eventually last for 629 years.
  • Jayavarman ii is enthroned as a devaraja (God-King)

    Jayavarman ii is enthroned as a devaraja (God-King)

    Jayavarman ii is the founder of the khmer Empire and he declared himslef a devaraja
  • Jayavarman ii Dies

    Jayavarman ii Dies

    Jayavarman ii, the founder of the Khmer Empire dies, and his son Jayavarman iii takes over his role.