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500
The Khmer trade with India.
Evidence has been found that Khmer has been trading with India since as early as 500 CE. -
Jan 1, 770
Jayarvaman II unifies smaller states.
770-834 CE, Jayarvaman II unifies smaller states and forms one great empire. He frees the states from rule of 'Java'. -
Jan 1, 802
Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire
Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire with the capital being Hariharalaya. He proclaimed himself the divine king. -
Period: Jan 1, 802 to Jan 1, 1431
The Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire existed between 802 and 1431 CE. -
Jan 1, 834
The Khmer expands.
Between 834 - 1145 CE - The Khmer Empire expands. Buddhism becomes important. -
Jan 1, 1110
Angkor Wat is built.
Angkor Wat is built in the first half of the 12th early century. The estimated construction time is 30 years. It is built by Suryavarman II dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. -
Jan 1, 1177
The Cham Kingdom invades.
1177-1178 CE, the Cham Kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayarvaman VII defeat the Chams.
Between 1181 and 1219 CE, Jayarvaman VII defeated the Chams. He ascends to the throne and expands the empire to the furthest extent incorporating regions of present-day Laos, Burma and Thailand. -
Jan 1, 1243
Jayavarman VIII enthroned.
Jayavarman VIII enthroned and returns to Hinduism destroying many Buddha statues. -
Jan 1, 1431
The Khmer Empire ends.
The Thai army attacks the Khmer Empire ending it. They sack the kingdom at Angkor. -
Jan 1, 1432
The Khmer abandon Angkor Wat.
The Khmer abandon Angkor Wat and its location is unknown until it is later rediscovered. -
Jan 1, 1440
Capital changes to Phnom Penh.
Khmer rulers move capital southeast near present capital, Phnom Penh. -
The Thais invade.
The Thais attack and loot Angkor Wat. Khmer becomes vassal kingdom to Siam.
