Khmer Empire

By jardel nheu
  • Period: Nov 22, 803 to Nov 23, 835

    The Khmer Empire was founded

    Jayavarman II — the founder of Angkor is widely regarded as a king who set the foundations of the Angkor period in Cambodian history.
  • Jun 22, 889

    Yasodharapura - the first city of Angkor

    Yasodharapura - the first city of Angkor
    Yasovarman I who reigned from 889 – 915, established a new capital, Yasodharapura which was the first city of Angkor.
  • Mar 4, 1113

    Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat
    Suryavarman II reigned from 1113 - 1150 and during his reign he built the largest temple of Angkor (Angkor Wat) within a period of 37 years.
  • Aug 26, 1117

    The attack of the Chams

    The attack of the Chams
    The campa had taken over Ankgor and the battle against them was won in 1203 King Jayavarman VII
  • Nov 23, 1181

    Jayavarman VII

    Jayavarman VII
    King Jayavarman VII reined from (1181 - 1219) He is considered the greatest King of Cambodia, He was a great military leader who served under many previous kings and when he ascended to the throne the war against the neighbouring eastern kingdom for another 22 years, until the Khmer defeated Champa in 1203
  • Nov 23, 1200

    Angkor Thom

    Angkor Thom
    • Angkor Thom otherwise known as the great city was built as new capital, including state temple at the Bayon, during the late 12th century
  • Nov 23, 1219

    Indravarman II

    When Indravarman the II came to power he lost control of Champa and lost the western territories to Siamese.
  • Nov 23, 1243

    Jayavarman VIII — the last blooming

    Jayavarman VIII — the last blooming
    His rule began in 1243 , The mongol forces attacked the Angkor empire in 1283 and Jayavarman VIII was successful in defending Angkor but had to buy peace and thus his rule survived until 1295.
  • Nov 23, 1339

    Ponhea Yat was crowned King

  • Nov 23, 1431

    Decline of the Khmer Empire

    Decline of the Khmer Empire
    There are many causes that led to the extinction of the khmer empire, some of these included thai warlords attacking the khmer consistently, internal fighting amongst clans and families for power, the black death also contributed by wiping out the over-populated cities; and the climate change bringing an extended drought to the region. As the neighbouring states of Angkor grew the threats of attack and invasion grew dramatically