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Important Events in the Khmer Empire

By baptidj15
  • Period: Dec 24, 770 to Dec 25, 834

    King Jayavarman II combines states to create the Khmer Empire.

    King Jayavarman II combines smaller states to create the larger Khmer Empire.He makes the capital in Angkor, Cambodia. This is the start of the Khmer Empire.
  • Dec 24, 802

    King Jayavarman II declares himself King of the world and the first Khmer God-King.

    King Jayavarman II declares himself King of the world and the first Khmer God-King.
    In 802 A.D. King Jayavarman II becomes the first King of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire and declares himself the first Khmer God-King or Devaraja.
  • Dec 24, 1113

    Suryavarman II becomes kills his uncle to become King

    Suryavarman II becomes kills his uncle to become King
    In 1113 A.D. Suryavarman II killed his uncle after jumping onto his elephant and killing him during a riot. He proclaims himself the King of the Khmer Empire.
  • Period: Dec 24, 1113 to Dec 25, 1150

    Angkor Wat is built.

    Angkor Wat was built in 1113-1150 A.D. by King Suryavarman 2 as a tribute to the Hindu God Vishnu. He built it in 37 years but it was only finished after he died.
  • Dec 24, 1177

    Cham Kingdom attack and invade lots of the eastern Khmer territory.

    Cham Kingdom attack and invade lots of the eastern Khmer territory.
    Cham people sailed up the Great Lake river and attack the eastern Khmer area as well as its capital Angkor. Angkor is rebuilt due to this in 1181 by king Jayavarman VII. Khmer Empire is still existent.
  • Period: Dec 24, 1181 to Dec 25, 1220

    Reign of Jayavarman VII.

    Jayavarman brought Burma, southern Laos and other places under Khmer control during his 39 years of power. He also built over 100 hospitals and rest houses throughout the Khmer empire.
  • Dec 24, 1220

    King Jayavarman VII dies.

    King Jayavarman VII dies.
    At over 90 years old king Jayavarman VII dies of an unknown source.
    He played a very important role in the empire building hundreds of hospitals, rest stops and conquering many countries. He was one of the most important leaders in the empire.
  • Dec 24, 1300

    Buddhism becomes the main religion of the Khmer Empire.

    Buddhism becomes the main religion of the Khmer Empire.
    Buddhism is now the main religion in the empire brought in by Indian traders and merchants. It is named after its founder , Buddha. It was allowed to be a religion because many of the kings did not see it as being a threat to their empire.
  • Dec 24, 1432

    Khmer people abandon Angkor Wat.

    Khmer people abandon Angkor Wat.
    Over the years Angkor Wat's location is forgotten but the empire is still existent. The jungle grows over it and is never reused by the Khmer people.
  • Dec 24, 1440

    The Khmer empire change their capital to Phnom Penh.

    The Khmer empire change their capital to Phnom Penh.
    The Khmer empire change their capital to Phnom Penh instead of Angkor. Possibly due to looting of the temple there or wars damaging their buildings and farms there.