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Timeline of the Khmer Empire

By weeraja13
  • Jun 6, 1002

    Civil war breaks out in Angkor

    Rival leaders compete for control of the empire. Civil War breaks out in in Angkor.
  • Suryavarman I expands his empire.
    Jul 7, 1006

    Suryavarman I expands his empire.

    Suryavarman I expands his empire through miltary conquests.
  • Angkor is divided
    Aug 8, 1066

    Angkor is divided

    Angkor is divided as several military contenders struggle for the throne.
  • Suryavarman II becomes King.
    Sep 9, 1113

    Suryavarman II becomes King.

    Suryavarman II become King of the Khmer Empire from
    1113AD - 1145/1150.Angkor Wat is built.
  • Jayavarman VII becomes king.
    Oct 10, 1181

    Jayavarman VII becomes king.

    During his rule, many temples,hospitals and roads are built. Buddism becomes the official religion.
  • Beginning of Khmer Empire

    Beginning of Khmer Empire

    Jayavarman II declares himself the ruler of the world.
  • Preah Ko Temple is built.

    Preah Ko Temple is built.

    Preah Ko Temple which at the time was one of the first temples to be made on a mountain was built.
  • Yasovarman I establishes the capital of Yasodharapura.

    Yasovarman I establishes the capital of Yasodharapura.

    Yasovarman I makes Yasodharapura the first official capital of the Khmer Empire.
  • Rajendravarmen II becomes King.

    Rajendravarmen II becomes King.

    Rajendravarmen II become king of the Khmer Empire from 944 - 968.
  • Jayavarman V becomes King.

    Jayavarman V becomes King.

    Jayavarman V becomes King. Banteay Srei, a temple made to honour the Hindu God Shivia is constructed
  • Period: to Dec 31, 1200

    Timeline of Khmer Empire