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Evidence is found of well-developed trade relations between the Khmers and the Indians.
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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.
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The Cham kingdom invades much of the Khmer's eastern territory.
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King Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham kingdom and expands the empire to its the furthest extent in terms of territory.
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King Jayavarman VII dies and the Cham and Thai kingdoms launch a series of wars against the Khmers.
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Under King Jayavarman VII, Buddhism is renounced and all Buddhist items are destroyed. Hinduism becomes the main religion of the Khmers.
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Buddhism once again becomes the main religion of the Khmers.
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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.
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The Khmers relocate to the capital city of modern-day Cambodia; Phnom Penh.
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The Thais defeat the Khmer army and Cambodia becomes a vassal state of the Thais.
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The Vietnamese armies keep attacking the Khmer army at Mekong River and eventually defeat the Khmers. This determines the borders of modern day Cambodia.
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King Jayavarman II declares and enthrones himself as devaraja (god-king).
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Indravarman succeeds his cousin and expands the system of artificial lakes and irrigation canals.
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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.
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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.
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King Jayavarman V begins the construction of Angkor Wat.
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In this span, Angkor Wat is built and Buddhism becomes the main religion of the Khmers.
