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Khmer Trading
The was evidence of trade between the Khmer Empire and the Indian poeple -
Feb 20, 770
Large Empire Created
Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. This event occurred from 770-834. -
May 20, 1178
Cham Kingdom Invades
The Cham Kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory. 1177-1178 -
Jun 20, 1181
Jayavarman VII defeats Cham
Jayavarman VII defeats Chams to expand to its furthest extent running through what we know as Laos, Thailand and Burma 1181-1219 -
Jul 20, 1300
Buddhism's Importance
Buddhism grows in importanceand again becomes the main religion of the Khmer Kings. Throughout the 1300's. -
Aug 20, 1431
Thai Army
Thai army attacks Angkor -
Sep 20, 1440
Khmer Rulers Relocate
Khmer rulers relocate to the capital, Phnom Penh. Throughout the 1440's. -
Thai King Attacks
Siamese (Thai) king attacks and defeats the Khmer king. -
Jayavarman Devraja
Jayavarman is enthroned as a devraja (God-King) -
Angkor Wat Built
Khmer Empire expands, Angkor Wat is built and buddhism becomes important. This occurred from 834-1145.