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Jayavarman ll founds the Khmer Empire in Cambodia and moves his capital to the Angkor area. He used wars, alliagiances and marriages in order to expand his empire. under his rule many temples and buildings were built which expanded the the empire
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He built the first large baray (artificial water resorvoir) thus establishing two defining marks of Angkorian kingship - the construction of monumental temples and grand water projects.
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Yasovarman constructs a new capitol called Yasodharapura and moves the Khmer Empire to the Angkor area. He built a massive water reservoir in the East, much like that of his father's.
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Rajendravarman II built a series of temples at Angkor and during his reign they have their first war with Champa.
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During Jayavarman V's rule the Khmer court became a centre for scholars and artists. However after he stepped down from the throne in 1001 there ensued 9 years of fierce power struggles and political upheaval.
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Comes to power after killing a rival prince in a battle fought on war elephants. Extended the Khmer Empire by conquering Haripunchai and South-Western Thailand up to the border with Bagan. in the East and North he took several provinces of Champa and expanded North to the present southern border of Laos.
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Suryvarman begins the construction of Angkor Wat which was to become the geatest of al the Khmer temples. it was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
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Angkor is invaded and occupied by the Chams. They rowed up the Mekong River in war canoes and sacked the Khmer capital, killing King Tribhuvanadityavarman.
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Drove the Cham from Caambodia and was named king soon after. Waged war against Champa for 22 years, conquering much of the land. He was a follower of Mahayana Buddhism and made this the new state religion. Many constructions were built for the benefit of travellers and pilgrims aswell as temples of worship. Not only was he a strong military leader but began a huge infrastucture campaign.
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Cham king captured under the rule of Jasovarman VII and taken to Angkor.
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Angkor Thom built in 1200 by Jayavarman VII
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Jayavarman VII died and after his death no more temples were built.
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Jayavarman VIII wants a return to Hinduism and the defacement of many buddas and buddist temlpes follows. However during this time the Khmer Empire is also thrreatened by the superior Mongol Empire.
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Jayavarman VIII paid tribute to th Mongols empire, making them a vassal state for some time which proved a good decision when Bagan was conquered by the Mongols four years later.
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Overthrew his father in law, Jayavarman VIII and introduced Theravada buddhism into the Khmer empire. it was quickly adopted by the Khmer peiple as it was already the dominant religion of South-East Asia. This religion did not require such building so no more temples were constructed.
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The end of Indraiayavarman's reign is considered the Khmer classical period coming to a close. After this time no more inscriptions told of the accesion of kings or temples of worship.
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There was a seven month seige on Angkor by the Thai who were growing stronger in the West before being abandoned
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King Pohea Yat moved the capital from Ankor to Phnom Penh following the seige. The capital previously hadn't moved for 500 years.
