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Period: Jan 1, 770 to
The Khmer Empire was Formed
Jayavarman II unified small states into the Khmer Empire, with Angkor as capital. -
Jan 1, 1145
Angkor Wat has Started to be Constructed.
Angkor Wat is being built and Buddhism grows important. -
Jan 1, 1177
Cham Invades the East of the Khmer Empire
King Jayavarman VII went to war with the Cham kingdom. -
Period: Jan 1, 1181 to Jan 1, 1219
Jayavarman VII defeats Cham.
Cham is defeated and the empire is expanded to its fullest. -
Jan 1, 1219
King Jayavarman VII Dies
King Jayavarman dies after the war with the Cham kingdom. -
Period: Jan 1, 1243 to Jan 1, 1298
Jayavarman VIII Rules the Khmers
Buddhism is seen as a threat to the kings and is abolished, making Hinduism the main religion. -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism Becomes the Main Religion
Buddhism grows more important to the kings and again becomes the main religion (in the 13th century). -
Jan 1, 1431
Thai attacks Angkor.
The capital, Angkor, is attacked by the Thais. -
Jan 1, 1432
Angkor is Abandoned and Forgotten
The last Khmer King to use Angkor abandons it. -
Jan 1, 1440
The Khmers Relocate the Capital
After abandoning Angkor, Phnom Penh becomes the new capital. -
Jayavarman II Came Into Power
Jayavarman II declared himself as a devaraja (god king). -
Period: to Jan 1, 1145
The Khmer Empire Expands
The Empire continues to grow and expand.
