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500
The start of iron tools in the Khmer empire
The use of iron to make tools date backs to this date. The iron tools were not made by Khmer people but introduced by trading countries. -
Period: Jan 1, 1177 to Dec 31, 1178
The first invasion
Cham kingdom invades most of the Khmer empire’s eastern territory -
Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Dec 31, 1219
Expanding the city
Jayavarman VII defeats the chams and expands into Laos, Thailand and Burma -
Period: Jan 1, 1243 to Dec 31, 1298
The end of Buddism
Jayavarman the VII orders that Buddist temples and images be destroyed and Hinduism becomes main religion. -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism is back
Buddism once again becomes an important religion and becomes the main religion of the Khmer kings. -
Jan 1, 1431
Ankor is attacked
The Thai army attack Ankor -
Jan 1, 1432
Where’s Ankor?
Khmers forget about Ankor and the location is forgotten. -
Defeat
Siamese king attacks and defeats Khmer king -
Jayavarman II announced as the god king.
Jayavarman II enthroned as a devaraja (god king) -
Period: to Dec 31, 1145
Ankor Wat is built and buddism is an important religion
Khmer empire expands and Ankor Wat is built. Buddhism becomes a important religion.