Timeline of the Khmer Empire

  • 550

    500-550 a.d.

    500-550 a.d.
    The earliest known ruler of the Khmer empire is Rudravarman. His name combines the name of a Hindu god or a powerful attribute with the suffix varman, which means “protected by.” He is known for his statue of Vishnu made out of sanstone.
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  • Oct 27, 600

    600 a.d.

    600 a.d.
    611 is the date of the earliest known Khmer inscription, in a stone block at Angkor Borei. The script is an adaption of Brahmi, the Indian script use to write Sanskrit. Sanskrit was the language for inscriptions concerning regal or ritual events, whereas old Khmer was the language used for mostly practical matters.
  • Oct 27, 700

    700 a.d.

    the khmer empire always has a powerful urge for more land and more resources.
  • Oct 27, 1011

    1011-1049

    reign of suryavarman 1, who gets the throne after a decade of fierce fighting
  • Oct 27, 1113

    1113-ca 1150

    1113-ca 1150
    raign suryavarman the 2nd, builder of angkor wat, he wins new land for the empire and strengthens diplomatic relations with china