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Rise of the Funan
The first kingdom of the Lower Mekong rose to power in its respective region in South East Asia -
450
End of the Funan
The Funan Empire was absorbed into the Khmer Empire, thus ending its reign. The first inscription of the Khmer language is dated shortly after the fall of the Funan. This photo is of an ancient Funan tower. -
Jan 1, 802
Beginning of the Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire began its dominance and started to unite South-East Asia -
Jan 1, 802
First Ruler
King Jayarvarman II becomes the first ruler of the Khmer Empire, taking the crown from Chakrarvartin. -
Jan 1, 850
Death of King Jayarvarman II
The death of the first leader of the Khmer led to the next ruler being his son, Jayarvarman III. The people of the Khmer honored Jayarvarman II by naming him Paramesvara, meaning Supreme Lord. -
Jan 1, 1122
Implementation of Hinduism
Due to the large expansion of the Khmer Empire, they were exposed to new ideas and beliefs. This led to the construction of the first Hindu temple, started by Suryavarman. This image is of Angkor Thom, a Buddhist Temple complex. -
Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1400
Thai Migration
The collapse of the Khmer Empire was interconnected with the large Thai Migration. The Thai started inhabiting the north, but began venturing to the south -
Jan 1, 1327
Adoption of Theravada Buddhism
Possibly the start for the inevitable fall of the Khmer Empire, the empire made Theravada Buddhism their main religion, which made them question the use of a Deveraja. -
Jan 1, 1393
Ayutthaya Invasion
When the Khmer Empire was at its weakest, due to religious and economic turmoil, the Kingdom of Ayutthaya invaded the Khmer. -
Jan 1, 1431
End of the Khmer Empire
The Thai's began a conquest on South-East Asia, leading to the inevitable end of the Khmer Empire.
