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Oct 13, 1002
Civil War
In 1002, a civil war broke out between Jayavirarman I and Suryavarman who both wanted to be king. Suryavarman I defeated Jayavirarman and became the uncontested King of the Khmer Empire. -
Oct 13, 1122
Construction Begins at the temple of Angkor Wat
The famous Khmer temple of Angkor Wat has began to be constructed. -
Oct 18, 1152
Construction at Angkor Wat is completed
In 1152, 30 years after construction began, the great temple of Angkor Wat has been completed. -
Oct 13, 1177
Chams Invade the Khmer Empire
The Cham Kingdom invade and capture much of the KIhmer Empire's eastern territory and loot the capital, Angkor. -
Period: Oct 13, 1181 to Oct 13, 1219
The Khmers Defeat the Chams
The khmers defeat the Chams and expand the empire to its furthest extent to incorporate much of present day Laos, Thailand and Burma. -
Oct 13, 1183
The Capital is Moved to Angkor Thom
In 1183, after Yasodharapura was reduced to rubble, King Jayavarman VII relocated the capital of the Khmer Empire to Angkor Thom. -
Oct 13, 1431
The Thai Army Attack Angkor
In 1431, the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya attack Angkor. -
Oct 13, 1432
Khmers Abandon Angkor
In 1432, the Khmers abandon their capital of Angkor and relocate the capital to Phnom Penh. -
Thai King Attacks and Defeats the Khmer Empire
In 1593, the Thai kingdom attack and defeat the Khmer empire. -
Beginning of the Khmer Empire
In 802, Jayavarman II declared himself King. Jayavarman II is recognised as the founder of the Khmer Empire. -
First Khmer Capital
In 890, King Yasovarman established the fist capital of the Khmer Empire, Yasodharapura.
