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Period: Dec 3, 770 to
Jayavarman II unifies smaller states
Jayavarman II merges smaller states in order to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. -
Period: Nov 19, 1113 to Nov 19, 1145
Angkor Wat
Suryavarman II reigns and builds Angkor Wat dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu. -
Nov 19, 1177
Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom.
Hindu Chams invade and pillage Angkor kingdom. -
Nov 19, 1181
Jayavarman VII, who defeats Chams,
Jayavarman VII, who defeats Chams, ascends to throne; Khmer empire at greatest extent, incorporating regions of present-day Laos, Burma, and Thailand; king follows Mahayana Buddhism, begins building city of Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple. -
Nov 19, 1219
ndravarman II becomes king
Indravarman II becomes king after the Death of Jayavarman VI -
Period: to
The fall
Vietnamese armies regularly attack the Khmer forces in the Mekong River delta and end up defeating the Khmers.This is the end of the Khmer Empire. -
When it was Founded
Phnom Kulen Founded the Khmer Empire Jayavarman II was the king -
Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple
Rajendravarman builds Banteay Srei Temple -
Period: to Nov 19, 1145
Khmer Empire expands. Suryavarman II
The Khmer Empire expands and Angkor Wat is then built by Suryavarman II. Buddhism becomes more important.
