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There is evidence that the people of Khmer and people of India have traded with each other. From this the Khmer people were able to adopt cultural practices such as the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Jayavarman II unites the smaller states part of modern day Laos, Thailand and Southern Vietnam to create a large empire.
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This is the time when King Suryavarman I expands the empire to its ultimate point from modern day Laos, Thailand and southern Vietnam.
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The empire was divided as there were numerous contenders fighting for the throne with many wars breaking out between the Chams, Angkor and the Birmins
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The first Hindu, Buddhist temple and the largest monument in the world; Angkor-Wat, is built as the empire expands and Buddhism becomes important.The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Angkor Wat was dedicated to Vishnu.
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The “Great City” is built by king Jayavarman VII. It is well-known for its temple grounds, towering southern gate and Bayon, the state temple. It is also the last and most stable capital city of the Khmer empire.
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The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat and the Khmers abandon the Angkor, making this the end of the Khmer Empire.
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King Jayavarman II is crowned as ruler and devarja (god-king) and begins the Khmer empire
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Jayavarman II approved independence from Srivijaya under the Sailendra, decreeing himself as the king of Kambuja.
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The first temple is built in the ancient and now defunct city of Hariharalaya.The temple was built under the King Indravarman I to honor members of the king's family.
