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Jan 1, 770
Jayavarman II creates one large Empire.
Jayavarman II merges the smaller states to create one large empire in Angkor, the capital of Cambodia. -
Jan 1, 802
Jayavarman II becomes a devaraja.
A devaraja is a 'god-king' in Khmer times. Jayavarman II was deified in a mysterious ceremony with a high priest. -
Jan 1, 834
Khmer Empire expands.
The Khmer Empire is expanded by Suryavarman II and Angkor Wat is built. Buddhism now becomes more important. -
Jan 1, 1177
Khmer Empire is invaded.
Cham Kingdom invades the Khmer Empires Eastern Territory. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII defeats the Chams.
He then expands the empire to its furthest point, covering much of modern-day Laos, Thailand, and Burma. -
Jan 1, 1243
The end of Buddhism.
Jayavarman VII demands that all Buddhist temples and anything to do with Buddhism be destroyed and Hinduism become the main religion. -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism becomes the main religion once more.
Buddhism again grows in importance and becomes the main religion of the Khmers once again. -
Jan 1, 1431
Thai army attacks Angkor.
This attack marked the beginning of the end of the Khmer Empire. -
Jan 1, 1432
The Khmers abandon Angkor.
Angkor Wat and its location are forgotten over the next few centuries and the jungle grows over it. -
Jan 1, 1440
Relocation
Khmer rulers relocate the capital to Phnom Penh. -
The Khmer King is defeated.
The Siamese (Thai) king attacks the Khmer king and defeats him. -
The Khmer Empire is defeated.
Vietnamese armies repeatedly attack the Khmer in the Mekong River and defeat them.
