Khmer timeline

By frencej14
  • 500

    Evidence of trade

    Evidence is found of well-developed trade relations between the Khmers and the Indians.
  • Period: Jan 1, 770 to

    Khmer Empire is formed

    King Jayavarman II unites all the smaller states to create one large empire, known as the Khmer Empire. The capital of the empire is Angkor, Cambodia.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1177 to Jan 1, 1178

    Khmer Empire loses territory

    The Cham kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Jan 1, 1219

    King Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham kingdom

    King Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham kingdom and expands the empire to its the furthest extent in terms of territory.
  • Jan 1, 1219

    King Jayavarman VII dies

    King Jayavarman VII dies and the Cham and Thai kingdoms launch a series of wars against the Khmers.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1243 to Jan 1, 1298

    Buddhism is renounced

    Under King Jayavarman VII, Buddhism is renounced and all Buddhist items are destroyed. Hinduism becomes the main religion of the Khmers.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism grows in importance

    Buddhism once again becomes the main religion of the Khmers.
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Thai army attacks Angkor

  • Jan 1, 1432

    Khmers abandon Angkor

    The Khmers abandon Angkor after coming under attack. Over the next few centuries, the location of Angkor is forgotten due to jungle growth around and over Angkor.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Khmers relocate

    The Khmers relocate to the capital city of modern-day Cambodia; Phnom Penh.

  • Khmers are defeated

    The Thais defeat the Khmer army and Cambodia becomes a vassal state of the Thais.

  • Vietnamese armies attack

    The Vietnamese armies keep attacking the Khmer army at Mekong River and eventually defeat the Khmers. This determines the borders of modern day Cambodia.

  • King Jayavarman II becomes a devaraja

    King Jayavarman II becomes a devaraja
    King Jayavarman II declares and enthrones himself as devaraja (god-king).

  • King Jayavarman II dies

  • King Indravarman becomes King

    Indravarman succeeds his cousin and expands the system of artificial lakes and irrigation canals.

  • King Yasovarman I dies

    Yasovarman was a capable leader and could have strengthened the empire, however he was power-hungry and encouraged people to worship him and praise him like a God.

  • King Jayavarman V is enthroned

    King Jayavarman V comes to the throne and during his reign, there were several cultural and educational developments. He is also well recognised because he gave woman important religious and social positions.

  • Construction of Angkor Wat begins

    King Jayavarman V begins the construction of Angkor Wat.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1145

    Khmer Empire expands

    In this span, Angkor Wat is built and Buddhism becomes the main religion of the Khmers.