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The Khmer Empire

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  • The Khmer Civil War
    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.
  • Plans for Angkor Wat
    Jan 1, 1113

    Plans for Angkor Wat

    King Suryavarman II started on the plans for the building of Angkor Wat.
  • Construction of Angkor Wat begins
    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.
  • The attack of the Chams
    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.
  • Angkor Thom was built
    Jan 1, 1200

    Angkor Thom was built

    Also called the “Great Royal City,” and was built nearby Angkor Wat.
  • End of the Khmer Empire
    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 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

    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