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Jun 23, 1200
Khmer Empire begin to struggle economicly
Jayavarmen VII used no taxation system and struggled to fund soldiers and families. -
Sep 16, 1300
Buddhism becomes main religion for Khmers
Buddhism existed in the Khmer Empire from Indian ships taveling to Cambodia -
May 16, 1431
Last Khmer king abandons Angkor
the capital was moved to Phnom Penh, the empire ws able to defend itself until 1594 -
Khmer empire defeated
The Thais defeated the Khmer Empire and became a vassal state of the Thais and the Thais looted the temples stealing precious items. -
King Jayavarmen II founds Khmer Empire
Jayavarmen II strengthened the power of the Khmer monarchy -
Jayavarmen II dies
Jayavarmen constructes his last royal palace. -
Indravarmen expands the artificial lakes and irrigation canals
Jayavarmen was succeeded by his cousin Indravarmen who helped expand artificial lakes and irrigation canals before hs death in 889 -
Jayavarmen V becomes ruler
During his reign, there were many cultural and educational developments and believed that for the first time women were able to hold important positions in religious and social life. -
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Khmer Empire Timeline
the rise and decline of the Khmer Empire -
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King Jayavarmen II's rule
from the beginning of his rule until his death. -
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Indravarmen's rule
Jayavarmen III was succeeded by indravarmen -
Period: to Sep 12, 1145
Khmer empire expands and Angkor Wat is built
This is the beginning of the expansion of the khmer Empire