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Period: Nov 18, 770 to Nov 19, 1431
The Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire was a civilisation in Cambodia -
Nov 19, 770
King Jayavarman II is born
The founder of one of the greatest empires in Asia is born. -
Nov 19, 1113
Construction for Ankgor Wat starts
Plans and beginning of construction start for a massive Hindu temple -
Nov 19, 1150
Construction for Ankgor Wat is finished
30 years later, Ankgor Wat is finished... -
Nov 23, 1177
Khmer temple looted by Chams
Cham's revenge of looting Ankgor. -
Nov 23, 1181
Jayavarman VII becomes king
One of the greatest rulers of the Khmer Empire becomes king. -
Nov 23, 1218
Reign of king Jayavarman VII ends
Jayavarman VII dies after 37 years of being king. -
Nov 23, 1352
Siamese invasion starts
Invasion for Ankgor begins. -
Nov 23, 1357
Siamese invasion is over
A 5 year invasion finally ends. -
Nov 23, 1405
Barom Reachea II becomes king
The last king of the Khmer Empire is coronated. -
Nov 23, 1431
End of the Khmer Empire
Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya take Ankgor. -
King Jayavarman becomes king
King Jayavarman declares himself a God-King, a ruler chosen by a divine power. -
King Jayavarman dies
King Jayavarman dies aged 64-65, ruling for 33 years.