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Timeline of the Khmer Empire

  • Period: 100 to 500

    Indianisation of South-east Asia

    The Indianisation is recognised as a period of time when the Khmer people started to adopt Indian practises. Such as their Religions ECT
  • King Rudravarman dies
    550

    King Rudravarman dies

    King Rudravarman was the last recorded ruler of Funan. This area was located in the South-West area of Vietnam
  • Jayavarman 1 reigns
    Jan 1, 657

    Jayavarman 1 reigns

    This king reigned during the period when the Zhenla period occured. Jayavarman controlled a large bureaucracy to control the kingdom.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1011 to Jan 1, 1050

    Dynasty of the Sun

    Suryavarman I created the Dynasty of the Sun. This was because the first two syllables in his name in Tamil means 'Sun'
  • Jayavarman IV founds the mahidharpura dynesty
    Jan 1, 1080

    Jayavarman IV founds the mahidharpura dynesty

    Jayavarman VI rules and begins the Mahidharapura Dynasty. This was his family's ancestral home.
  • Suryavarman II reigns
    Jan 1, 1113

    Suryavarman II reigns

    When Suryavarman II reigned, he built the Angkor Wat to the appreciation of civilians.
  • Jayavarman VII begins reign
    Jan 1, 1181

    Jayavarman VII begins reign

    This King is one of Angkor's most renowned as he made many changes that shaped the way of Angkor. He built dozens of temples and monasteries. He also built more forms of transport by creating roads and highways. He also created many hospitals.
  • Rajemdravarman 2 reigns

    Rajemdravarman 2 reigns

    This illustrious king came from a noble background and campaigned against enemies in Thailand. This gave him popularity with the civilians. Even though he followed Shiva, he respected Buddism and built new temples. During his reign, Angkor prospered
  • Khmer Empire is founded

    Khmer Empire is founded

    Jayavarman II was a local ruler from Vyadhapura who was forced to make peace between several competing states. He founded the Khmer Empire and was regarded as a hero among the locals in Cambodia.
  • Queen Jayadevi regns

    Queen Jayadevi regns

    Jayadevi was one of the first female rulers of the Khmer Emire. She also was the daughter of King Jayarvarman.