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Period: Aug 1, 1001 to Aug 1, 1550
Funan Kingdom
First known kingdom in Southern Indochina and Lower Mekong river region. One of the first kingdoms with a highly complex, advanced and sophisticated society. -
Nov 27, 1500
Early trading in the Indochina region
Evidence between Khmer and Indian people of goods and culture. -
State of Chenla replaces Funan as dominant kingdom
Chenla grows more prosperous -
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Jayavarman II unifies Cambodian Empire
Smaller states are now under Khmer Empire and Angkor is the capital. -
Jayavarman II is God-King
Jayavarman crowned devaraja in Angkor. -
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Angkor Wat is built
Jayavarman II expands Khmer Empire and Buddhism grows in importance which threaten the ideas of a Devaraja. -
Eastern Khmer territory invaded by Cham kingdom
Cham kingdom invades much of Khmer Empire. -
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Jayavarman VII and the Khmer Empires Glory Years
Jayavarman VII finally defeats the Chams and expands empire to its furthest extent. -
Rule of Jayavarman VII
Jayavarman VII is enthroned and king -
Rule Of Jayavarman VII
Renounces Buddhism and announces Hinduism as main religion. All Buddhist images and temples had to be destroyed. -
New Faith For Khmer
Buddhism is the main religion of Khmer kings. -
Angkor Wat?
Khmer abandon Angkor Wat for Phnom Penh -
The Thais Victory
Siamese attacks down the Khmer kings. -
Vietnamese defeat Khmer at Mekong
After repeated attacks from Vietnamese armies in Mekong River and Delta, they finally defeat Khmer empire and determine present day borders of Cambodia.
