The Khmer Empire

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  • 500

    500 - 550AD

    500 - 550AD
    500 – 550: Earliest recorded Khmer ruler, Rudravarmen takes to the throne.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    1200AD

    1200AD
    Kingdom reaches its full extent under the rule of Jayavarman VII. The empire cannot grow larger as it is already hard to manage.

  • 1181 - 1215AD

    1181 - 1215AD
    1181 – 1215: Reign of Jayavarman VII, considered as the greatest Khmer king. He extends the territory of the empire and builds Bayon Temple.

  • 802 - 850AD

    802 - 850AD
    802 – 850: Reign of the founder of the Khmer Empire, Jayavarman II

  • 889 - 900AD

    889 - 900AD
    889 – 900: Yashovarman the First establishes Ankor as capital, builds Phnon Bakheng temple and East Boray.