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Jan 1, 802
Jayavarman II declared 'devaraja' (god-king)
This event strengthened the monarchy's power. During time, the Khmer Empire was declared independent from Java. This year is the year when Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire. -
Nov 24, 889
Yasovarman I establishes new capital, Yasodharapura
This city was the first city of Angkor. The city's central temple was built on a hill named Phnom Bakheng. East Baray was also created, which was a water reservoir. -
Jan 1, 1117
The Chams invade the Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire win wars against the Chams but cannot take their land. Later, the Chams have their revenge by attacking the Empire and looting from it. -
Jan 1, 1122
Angkor Wat begins building
Under the reign of Suryaverman II, Angkor Wat was built. I took 37 years to build it.The temple was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. -
Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Jan 1, 1215
Jayavarman VII's reign
Under the reign of Jayavarman VII, the empire reaches its largest. Also, during this time, Angkor Thom was also built. He built many roads and temple, such as Ta Prohm. -
Period: Nov 24, 1200 to Nov 25, 1200
Angkor Thom built late 12th century
Angkor Thom was the capital city during emperor Jayavarman VII's reign. The city is well known for the faces on its city gates. The Bayon is Angkor Thom's temple. -
Period: Nov 24, 1243 to Nov 25, 1295
Jayavarman VIII's reign
He devoted his life to the Hindu god Shiva and he opposed Buddhism. He destroyed many Buddha statues and converted Buddhist temples into Hindu ones. He avoided war with China by paying it money. His successor followed Buddhism. -
Nov 24, 1300
Religion changes to Buddhism c. 1300
Therevada Buddhism took over Hinduism as the main religion. The kings around this time and later were no longer called devarajas. This meant that there was no need to worship and build temples for the kings. This meant loss of power for the kings. -
Jan 1, 1431
Angkor is attacked and conquered by the Thai army
In this year, the kingdom of Ayutthaya attacked Angkor and took over it. The Khmers fled Angkor the capital is relocated to Phnom Pehn. This meant the end of the Khmer empire. -
Modern Cambodia
Cambodia is now about 1/6th of what the Khmer Empire was. The capital is now Phnom Pehn instead of Angkor. The Mekong River and Tonle Sap are still very important for food and water supply.
