History of Khmer Empire

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  • 100 BCE

    The Funan is Founded

    The Funan is Founded
    Founded through trade, Indian and Chinese customs and beliefs are spread in the Funan region.
  • 700

    Chenla breaks apart

    Chenla breaks apart
    Smaller Kingdoms compete for control
  • 877

    Indravaman l

    Indravaman l
    Indravaman becomes king, he establishes his court at Hariharalaya, he also makes the first Khmer empire.
  • 1002

    Civil War

    Civil War
    Civil war breaks out in Angkor, as rival leaders compete for control of the Khmer Empire
  • 1066

    Angkor is breaking down

    Angkor is breaking down
    The empire is divided as several contenders for its rule fight against each other.
  • 1177

    Kingdom of Champa claims victory

    Kingdom of Champa claims victory
    The kingdom of Champa (situated to the east; now Vietnam defeats the Khmer; the invaders plunder and burn parts of the Angkor region
  • 1200

    The birth of Angkor Thom

    The birth of Angkor Thom
    A new capital city called Angkor Thom (Great city) is built by Jayavarman VII
  • 1431

    Angkor is attacked

    Angkor is attacked
    The Angkor region is attacked by the kingdom of Ayutthaya (situated in the west; now Thailand) thousands of people are enslaved, and the Angkor Thom is abandoned