-
Period: 500 to
The Khmer Empire
-
Sep 21, 770
The unification of Angkor
Jayavarman II unifes smaller states to create one large empire. -
Mar 21, 1177
The Cham invasion
The Cham Kingdom ivades the eastern territory of the Khmer Empire. -
May 5, 1243
Rule of Jayavarman VIII
The rule of Jayavarman VIII. He renounces Buddhism and turns to Hinduism. -
Apr 28, 1300
The new reborn religion
Buddhism grows in importance and again becomes the main religion of the Khmer kings. -
May 17, 1431
The attack of the Thais
The Thai army attacks Angkor -
Aug 17, 1432
The abandonment of Angkor Wat
The Khmer people abandon Angkor and it is soon forgotten becuase of teh jungle that grew over it. -
The Siamese Inavsion
The King Ang Chan of Siamese attacks and defeats the Khmer King. -
The defeat of the Khmer
The Vietnamese armies attack Khmer forces in Mekong River delta and finally defeat teh Khmer. -
The construction of Angkor Wat
The Khmer Empire expands and the construction of the great temple Angkor Wat commences -
The New King
Jayavarman II enthroned as a deva-raja (god-king).
