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Timeline on the History of the Khmer Empire

By yongt15
  • Nov 18, 802

    The Khmer Empire is born

    Jayavarman II creates one large empire, the Khmer Empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Jayavarman II (The God-King)
    Nov 18, 802

    Jayavarman II (The God-King)

    Jayavarman II appoints himself as a davaraja (God-King).
  • Period: Nov 18, 834 to Nov 19, 1145

    Religion and Influence

    The Khmer Empire expands and Buddhism becomes a significant influence to the populace. The popularity increases.
  • Jayavarman II dies
    Nov 18, 850

    Jayavarman II dies

  • Period: Nov 22, 1066 to Nov 23, 1100

    Angkor divides

    Angkor is divided with several contenders to the throne.
  • The Cham invasion
    Nov 22, 1177

    The Cham invasion

    The Cham Kingdom in the east and the Thais in the west invades most of the Khmer Empire's eastern territory. This invasion lasts a year.
  • Vietnamese army
    Nov 22, 1177

    Vietnamese army

    The Vietnamese army and the Cham constantly attack the Khmer empire in the Mekong Delta and consequently, the modern Cambodia borders are formed.
  • Period: Nov 22, 1181 to Nov 23, 1219

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham

    The ruling king Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham and expands his existing empire to the furthest extent in which they are capable of. This is all the way to Laos, Burma and Thailand.
  • Buddhism
    Nov 22, 1300

    Buddhism

    Buddhism grows in importance and becomes a central element to the life of the Khmers. It becomes the main religion for the Khmer Kings.
  • Thai Army Attacks Angkor
    Nov 22, 1431

    Thai Army Attacks Angkor

    The Thai army attacks Angkor
  • Khmer rulers relocate the capital to Phnom Penh
    Nov 22, 1440

    Khmer rulers relocate the capital to Phnom Penh

  • Siamese Kings and Khmer Kings

    Siamese Kings and Khmer Kings

    The Siamese Kings (Thai) defeat the Khmer Kings