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Period: 550 to Nov 20, 1440
Khmer Empire
Important events of the timeline of the Khmer Empire -
Nov 20, 834
Angkor Wat is built
As the Khmer Empire expands, the Angkor Wat is built -
Nov 21, 1002
Civil War
Civil war between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I -
Aug 13, 1177
Angkor invaded by the Chams
Cham invaders took control of Yasodharapura, and executed the king -
Period: Oct 21, 1181 to Oct 21, 1220
King Jayavarman VII as king
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Nov 23, 1300
Buddhism becomes main religon
In the 1300s, Buddhism becomes the mains religion -
Nov 23, 1432
Thais Invade
Tahis invade Khmer Empire and loot the Angkor Wat -
Nov 24, 1432
Ankor Wat is abandoned
Khmers abandon Angkor. Over many centuries, the jungle grows around and over Angkor and its location is forgotten. -
Nov 23, 1440
Phnom Penh is made capital
In the 1440s, Khmer kings relocate to make their capital in Phnom Penh -
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King Jayavarman as king
