Khmer

  • 500

    500

    Rudravarman of Funan dies
    500
    Rudravarman of Funan dies in 550 CE.
  • Dec 4, 1002

    1002

    1002 The king died. A civil war ensued between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, both of whom claimed the throne.
  • Dec 4, 1113

    1113

    1113 Dharanidravarman died, possibly murdered by his great nephew Suryavarman II who succeeded him.
  • Dec 4, 1122

    1122 CE

    1122 CE
    Construction begins of the Hindu temple at Angkor Wat.
  • Dec 4, 1122

    1122 CE

    1122 CE
    Construction begins of the Hindu temple at Angkor Wat.
  • Dec 4, 1177

    1177 CE

    1177 CE
    Angkor, Khmer capital, looted by Chams.
  • Dec 4, 1181

    1181 CE - 1215 CE

    1181 CE - 1215 CEReign of Jayavarman VII, greatest Khmer king.
  • Dec 4, 1243

    1243

    1243 Indravarman died. Jayavarman VIII succeeded him.
  • Dec 4, 1431

    1431

    1431 The Thai invades Angkor. The Khmer capital is relocated to Srei
  • 802

    Jayavarman II became Chakravartin of the Khmer Empire in 802 CE, under his power he united all the smaller Khmer states. This marked the beginning of the Angkor/ Khmer Empire.