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Period: 802 BCE to 1230 BCE
Major events in the Khmer Empire
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May 16, 802
Beginning of the Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire started in 802 CE, it was the start of an empire that would last for another 500 years. King Jayavarman II was the founder of the empire and built it's foundation. -
May 16, 893
Building of Bakheng temple
The Bakheng Temple was built during the time of King Yasovarman I. It is dedicated to the Hindu God, Shiva, the destroyer. -
May 16, 928
Reign of King Jayavarman
16 May 928-16 May 942, Dates of his reign. A lot of people think that he did not have a legitimate reason to claim the throne. Therefore, he was called the usurper king. -
May 16, 947
Pre Rup temple
Was built as a state temple of King Rajendravarman. It is also dedicated to the Hindu God, Shiva. -
May 16, 1002
Khmer at it's greatest
The Khmer has been expanded to it's greatest extent by King Suryavarman I. This could have been the reason for the empire's decline, since there was more territory to defend. -
May 16, 1100
Angkor Wat is built
Angkor Wat was built to house the God's so that King Suryavarman, would be on a pathway to heaven. -
May 16, 1177
Bayon temple is constructed
The Bayon temple is built during the reign of the Mahayana Buddihist King Jayavarman VII. -
May 16, 1432
End of the empire
The Khmer Empire falls after being repeatedly sacked by the Thais.
