Khmer Empire

By gregoryliu
  • Oct 20, 1002

    Civil War

    Civil War
    Civil war breaks out in Angkor
  • Oct 20, 1066

    Fight for throne

    Angkor divided as several contenders struggle for the throne
  • Oct 20, 1113

    New King

    New King
    Suryavarman II becomes king, Angkor wat is built.
  • Oct 20, 1150

    Dead

    Dead
    Suryavarman II died, possibly in a military campaign against the Cham of Central Vietnam. Dharanindravarman II succeeded him.
  • Oct 20, 1177

    The Cham

    The Cham defeat the Khmer, plundering and burning part of Angkor
  • Oct 20, 1181

    Khmer Rise Again

    Jayarvarman VII becomes king and defeats the Cham, the road system develops rapidly.
  • Oct 20, 1431

    Done and Dusted

    Khmer Empire ends.

  • Khmer Empire Starts

    Khmer Empire Starts
    Reign of King Jayavarman II, founder of the Khmer empire.

  • Jayavarman II dies

    Jayavarman II died in the year 834.Jayavarman III (his son) then took over.

  • Preah Ko

    Preah Ko
    Preah Ko temple is built-one of the first mountain buildings, Eastern Baray (reservoir) is also established.

  • Jayavarman V becomes king

    Jayavarman V becomes king
    Jayavarman V becomes king, Banteay Sreia temple built to honour the Hindu god Shiva, is constructed.
  • Period: to Oct 20, 1500

    Khmer Empire