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Period: 100 to 500
South East Asia is Indianised
The Indianisation is recognised as a period of time when the Khmer people started to adopt Indian practises. These included religions, politics, and cultural beliefs. -
550
King Rudravarman dies
King Rudravarman was the last recorded ruler of Funan. This area was located in the South-West area of Vietnam. It was located here to use the facilities of the Mekong Delta. After the collapse of Funan, the region merged into Zhenla. -
Jan 1, 657
King Jayavarman reigns
This king reigned during the period when the Zhenla period occured. Jayavarman controlled a large bureaucracy to control the kingdom. He also had a strong military army and based the success of Zhenla on his army's strength. -
Period: Jan 1, 1011 to Jan 1, 1050
Dynasty of the Sun
Suryavarman I created the Dynasty of the Sun. This was because the first two syllables in his name in Tamil means 'Sun' -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
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Jan 1, 1080
Mahidharapura Dynasty
Jayavarman VI rules and begins the Mahidharapura Dynasty. This was his family's ancestral home. He also created the Phimai temple. -
Jan 1, 1096
The First Crusade
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Jan 1, 1113
Suryavarman II reigns
When Suryavarman II reigned, he built the Angkor Wat to the appreciation of civilians. He also built Beng Mealea. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII begins reign
This King is one of Angkor's most renowned as he made many changes that shaped the way of Angkor. He built dozens of temples and monasteries. He also built more forms of transport by creating roads and highways. He also made sure he included 102 hospitals throughout the Khmer Empire. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Black Death
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Jan 1, 1348
The Black Death
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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers America
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The Khmer Empire is founded
Jayavarman II was a local ruler from Vyadhapura who was forced to make peace between several competing states. He founded the Khmer Empire and was regarded as a hero among the locals in Cambodia. -
Rajendravarman II starts reiqn
This illustrious king came from a noble background and campaigned against enemies in Thailand. This gave him popularity with the civilians. Even though he followed Shiva, he respected Buddism and built new temples. During his reign, Angkor prospered -
Period: to Jan 1, 720
Queen Jayadevi rules
Jayadevi was one of the first female rulers of the Khmer Emire. She also was the daughter of King Jayarvarman. At this point, the dynasty splits o into small competing states.
