Khmer Empire

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  • Jan 1, 770

    Jayavarmen II unifies smaller states to create Khmer empire

    Jayavarmen II unifies smaller states to create one larger empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Jan 1, 802

    Jayavarmen II enthroned

    Jayavarmen II enthroned as a devaraja also known as god kings
  • Jan 1, 834

    Construction starts on Angkor Wat

    Jayavarmen II wants to build a temple so he could go to the after life
  • Jan 1, 1177

    Charm kingdom invades

    Charm kingdom invades much of Khmer empire’s eastern territory.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    Jayavarmen VII defeated the chams

    And expands the empire to furthest extent to incorporate much of the present day Laos, Thailand and Burma
  • Jan 1, 1243

    Rule of Jayavarman VIII.

    He renounces Buddhism and the orders that Buddhist temples and images be destroyed and hinduism become the main religion
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism grows

    Buddhism grows back into the empire and becomes the main religion once again
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Thai army Attacks Angkor

    Thai armies attack Angkor Wat is started the decline of the empire
  • Jan 1, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    Khmers abandon Angkor. Over subsequent centuries, the jungle grows around the Angkor empire and the location is soon forgotten about.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Khmer rulers relocate

    Khmer rulers relocate to the capital Phnom Penh