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Jan 1, 1002
Civil war between Khmer Kings.
Khmer leaders Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I battle for supremacy. Meanwhile construction begins on Western Barray. -
Jan 1, 1002
Suryavarman I wins civil war.
After his great victory, Suryavarman rules until 1050. -
Jan 1, 1080
Mahidharapura Dynasty founded.
Established by Jayavarman VI who later builds Phimai Temple. -
Jan 1, 1113
Suryavarman II crowned King.
Constructs Angkor Wat and reigns until 1150. -
Jan 1, 1125
Angkor Wat construction begins.
Suryavarman II called for the construction of a temple worthy to hold his burial and be home of the gods. -
Jan 1, 1177
Chams loot Khmer capital Angkor.
After a humiliating defeat, the Chams seek their revenge by looting the main city of Angkor taking priceless goods. Amgkor suffered partial burning. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII begins reign.
The most powerful and influential Khmer king who’s rule lasted till 1215 AD. -
Jan 1, 1220
Jayavarman VII dies.
The Khmers most influential kings becomes ill resulting in his death. -
Jan 1, 1296
Chinese chronicler Zhou Daguan visits Angkor.
He records daily life in Khmer capital and study’s the culture and ways of the Khmer. -
Jan 1, 1432
Khmer Empire Declines
The Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya took Angkor in 1431 AD which signifies the end of the Khmer empire. -
Khmer Empire Begins
The reign of Khmer Empire and its Kings begin. -
New King, Yashovarman I.
Although he only rules for a year he completes Lolei, Indratataka, and Eastern Barray (reservoir). He establishes Phnom Bakhend temple. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1431
Khmer Empire Era
Khmer Empire's era that lasted for 629 years.
