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Period: Jan 1, 770 to Jan 1, 1431
Khmer Empire in Angkor
The Khmer empire was in Angkor from 770-1431, but then moved after an invasion -
Period: Jan 1, 1125 to Jan 1, 1145
Angkor Wat build time
Angkor Wat was built by orders of Suryavarman II. The temple was built quite quickly with their technology and knowledge. -
Jan 1, 1145
Angkor Wat is finished
Angkor Wat is built by Suryavarman II. It was a Hindu temple at first, but later a buddhist temple. -
Jan 1, 1177
Chams Invade
The Chams invade much of the Khmer Empire in the east. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams and extends the empire further than it has ever been. This incorporates modern Laos, Thailand and Burma. -
Jan 1, 1243
Jayavarman VII rules
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Period: Jan 1, 1243 to Jan 1, 1298
Jayavarman VIII rules
Jayavarman VIII abandoned Buddhism as a religionand replaces it with Hinduism -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism grows again
After the fall of Jayavarman VIII Buddhism replaces Hinduism and becomes the main religion -
Jan 1, 1431
Attack on Angkor
The Thai army attacks Angkor, but it is not yet abandoned by the Khmers. -
Jan 1, 1432
Angkor Abandoned
The Khmer empire is abandoned, Angkor is forgotten as the jujngle grows over. -
Jan 1, 1440
Khmer relocated
The Khmer Empire is relocated to Phnom Penh sometime in the 40's -
Thai invade new location
The Thai king (Siamese) invade the Khmer Empire in the Phnom Penh location.
