Humans

The Rise and Decline of the Khmer Empire

By Demikah
  • Period: Jan 1, 800 to Jan 1, 1500

    Rise and fall of the Khmer Empire

  • Jan 24, 802

    The khmer Empire is founded (802-835)

    Jayavarman II founds the Khmer Empire in Cambodia.
  • Jan 1, 889

    Yasovarman constructed a new capital and resevoir

  • Apr 28, 944

    Rajendavarman reigns.

    Rajendavarman had the first war.
  • Jan 1, 1113

    Suryavarman II wins battle

    Suryavarman II kills rival prince in a battle with war elephants and gained power
  • Jan 1, 1113

    Angkor Wat is built (Suryvarman)

    Suryvarman begins to build the Angkor wat temple.
  • Apr 27, 1181

    Jayavarman VII takes the throne

    Jayavarman VII was regarded as the greatest king. He built the Angkor Thorn and was a follower of buddhism.
  • May 4, 1220

    Jayavarman VII steps down from the thron

  • May 4, 1273

    Jayavarman want to return to hinduism

  • Jan 1, 1431

    The decline of Angkor

    The Empir ebegins a slow declineafter the death of Jayavarman VII
  • May 4, 1431

    Angkor is invaded

    Angkor is besieged after invasion by the Tias and then abandoned. Khmer people move their capital to Phnom Penh.