The timeline of the great Khmer Empire!

Khmer empire was formed. Jayavarman II became ruler claimed title of God-king (devaraja) marking the beginning of the Khmer Empire.

Dec 23, 802

New capital city of Angkor

Dec 23, 900

Yasovarman 1 established new capital-first city of Angkor and named it after himself, Yasodharapura.

Angkor Wat's construction commences...

Dec 23, 1122

Construction of Angkor Wat started by Suryavarman II after he kills his uncle to claim the throne. The temple was in devotion of lord Vishnu.

War between the Khmers and the Chams.

Dec 23, 1145

Khmer took control of Cham’s capital, Vijaya.

The Cham attack back...

Dec 23, 1177

Angkor, capital of Khmer, looted by Chams.

Reign of Jayavarman VII, Khmer’s greatest king.

Period: Dec 23, 1181 to Dec 24, 1219

Jayavarman VII was famous for building over 100 hospitals, 101 rest houses and more than 20,000 temples and religious shrines.

Thai migration...

Period: Dec 23, 1200 to Dec 23, 1400

During the reign of Jayavarman VIII, he announced that all Buddhist temples and images to be destroyed and Hinduism to become main religion. Due to this the Thais migrated. Although later Buddhism became a predominant religion too.

Buddhism becomes a prevailing religion...

Dec 23, 1300

After Buddhism spreading from India it became very prevalent. The kings did not see it as a threat to their rule and so it was tolerated.

Attack on Angkor from the Thais

Dec 23, 1431

Ayutthaya (Thai kingdom) attacks Angkor and the Khmers abandon Angkor and it was forgotten.

End of Khmer Empire :(

Dec 23, 1593

Siamese (Thai) king attacks and defeats Khmer king, marking end of the empire.