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Khmer Empire

  • Period: Nov 27, 1181 to Nov 27, 1219

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and Expands.

    Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and expands the empire to the furthest extent to incorporate much of the present day Laos, Thailand and Burma.
  • Period: Nov 27, 1243 to Nov 27, 1298

    Rule of Jayavarman VII.

    The Rule of Jayavarman VII.
  • Nov 27, 1300

    Buddhism grows in importance.

    Buddhism grows in importance.
    Buddhism grown in importance and again becomes main Religion of Khmer Kings
  • Nov 27, 1431

    Thai Army attacks Angkor.

    Thai Army attacks Angkor.
    The Thai Army attacks the Khmer Empire
  • Nov 27, 1432

    Khmers abandon Ankgor.

    Khmers abandon Ankgor.
    Khmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries the jungle grows around over Angkor and location is forgotten.
  • Nov 27, 1440

    Khmers relocate capital to Phnom Penh.

    Khmers relocate capital to Phnom Penh.
    The Khmers relocate the capitcal to Phnom Penh.
  • Siamese King attack and defeats Khmer King.

    The Siamese King (Thai King) attacks the Khmers in Phnom Penh and defeats the Khmers
  • Vietnamese armies attack Khmers.

    Vietnamese armies repeatedly attack Khmer forces in Mekong River delta and defeat the Khmer. The approximate modern borders of Cambodia are determined
  • Jayavarman II came to power

    Jayavarman II came to power
    Jayavarman II came to power and was a heavy influence on the Khmer empire, he also declared himself a God King later that year.
  • Period: to Nov 27, 1145

    Khmer Empire expands, Angkor Wast is build.

    The Khmer Empire expands, Angkor Wat is built and buddhism becomes more important under Jayavarman II