Khmer Timeline

By WillC11
  • 1 CE

    First kingdom

    The first known kingdom was located in the lower Mekong River.
  • 500

    Trade

    There was evidence of trade between the Khmer people and the Indians.
  • 500

    Trade

    First evidence of trade between Khmer and the Indian people.
  • 550

    New dominance

    It is stated that Chenla replaces Funan as the dominant kingdom.
  • 550

    New dominance

    Chenla replaces Funan as the dominant kingdom.
  • Jan 1, 770

    Angkor

    King Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create on large empire. The capital is in Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Jan 1, 770

    Angkor

    Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Jan 1, 800

    Devaraja

    King Jayavarman II is enthroned as a devaraja which means god-king.
  • Jan 1, 802

    Devaraja

    King Jayavarman is enthroned as a devaraja which is a god-king.
  • Jan 1, 834

    Expansion

    The Khmer empire is expanded and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism becomes important.
  • Nov 25, 850

    New king

    Jayavarman died and Jayavarman III fulfilled his poition.
  • Nov 25, 877

    Indravarman

    King Jayavarman III died and his cousin, Indravarman took his spot.

  • Yasovarman

    Indravarman died and his son Yasovarman took his spot.