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Jan 1, 1022
The Khmer Civil War
Suryavarman I defeated Jayavarman II ands claimed the throne of the Khmer Empire. He expanded on the Khmer up to the countries of Laos, Thailand and Burma. -
Jan 1, 1113
Plans for Angkor Wat
King Suryavarman II started on the plans for the building of Angkor Wat. -
Jan 1, 1122
Construction of Angkor Wat begins
King Suryavarman II ordered the start of the construction of Angkor Wat dedicated to Vishnu. -
Jan 1, 1150
Angkor Wat finishes construction
Angkor Wat was built and finished in the North-west of of Cambodia. -
Jan 1, 1177
The attack of the Chams
The Chams of Champa ( South Vietnam) attacked and took control of the Khmer Empire. -
Jan 1, 1181
Khmers take their empire back
King Jayavarman VII lead his army and took back their land. -
Jan 1, 1200
Angkor Thom was built
Also called the “Great Royal City,” and was built nearby Angkor Wat. -
Jan 1, 1431
End of the Khmer Empire
The thai army attacked the Khmer Empire and were victorious.The Cambodians abandoned the empire and buddhists took care of it for centuries. -
The start of the Khmer Empire
The Cambodians declared independence from the Srivijaya Empire. It was founded by King Jayavarman II.They started the empire around Cambodia, then later spread to Thailand, Laos, and South Vietnam. -
King Jayavarman II dies
His son Jayavarman III is the next king and he reigned for about 40 years. Not very much was known about him. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1432
Khmer Empire Reigning time
Time of the Khmer Empire
