The khmers

The Khmers

By Dr. Fieldberger
  • 500

    Trading

    Trading
    Evidence of trade between the Khmer and Indian peoples.
  • Aug 9, 770

    Being Unified

    Being Unified
    Jayavarman II unifies smaller states to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia.
  • Mar 6, 1002

    Civil War

    Civil War
    The king died. A civil war brokoe out between Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman I, both of whom claimed the throne.
  • Jun 19, 1010

    Becoming King

    Becoming King
    Suryavarman became the uncontested king of the Khmer Empire.
  • Apr 16, 1160

    The Chams

    The Chams
    The Chams to control of the capital og the Khmer Empire, Yasodharapura. The Chams went along and decided to excute the Khmer king.
  • Jul 15, 1181

    Great Lengths

    Great Lengths
    Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham and expands the empire to great lengths. He builds over 100 hospitals and 101 rest-houses at 16 kilometre intervals along Cambodia's main roads.
  • Dec 29, 1431

    The Thai's Attack

    The Thai's Attack
    The Thais infultrate Cambodia and attack their capital.
  • Mar 2, 1432

    Abandoning Angkor Wat

    Abandoning Angkor Wat
    Khmers abandon Angkor Wat. The capital was then moved to Phnom Penh which was south of Angkor Wat.
  • Feb 10, 1525

    Royal Court

    Royal Court
    The Royal Khmer court moves to Longvek.

  • Capturing Longvek

    Capturing Longvek
    The Thais captured the Cambodian capital, Longvek and installed a military governor there. Sattha died also died.

  • The Grand Temple

    The Grand Temple
    Construction of Angkor Wat is started. Buddhism becomes important.