The rise and fall of Angkor and the Kymer Empire

The rise and fall of Angkor and the Kymer Empire

Period: Apr 28, 700 to May 3, 1500

Angkor and the Khmer Empire (802 - 1431 CE)

Jayavarman II was born in 770 CE

Apr 28, 770

Jayavarman II came from Java, where he was kept in captivity. Jayavarman II (When he was born) Head statue of Jayavarman II

Jayavarman II founds the Kymer Empire in Cambodia

Feb 6, 802

802 CE
Jayavarman II declares himself as God-King of Angkor and the Khmer Empire. He institutes four capitals to gain power over his Kingdom. King Jayavarman II expands his realm, through marriage, alliances and war. He establisheds Hindu temples to symbolise the Kingdom's religion; Hinduism. Jayavarman II's successors continues to develop more temples and inlarge the realm. Statue of Jayavarman II

Jayavarman II died in 850 CE

Sep 9, 850

King Jayavarman II recieved a name from his passing called 'Paramesvara', which means 'Supreme Lord'. Jayavarman II (When he died) A painting of a Jayavarman II receiving the rite of the symbol of Siva (Hindu God), the priest is blessing him as a god-king.

Yasovaman I ruled from 889 - 900 CE

Aug 9, 889

Yasovarman I moves the Khmer capital to Angkor and he establishes a new capital, named Yasodharapura. King Yasovarman built a vast reservoir; 7.5 kilometres by 1.8 kilometres in Angkor region. Illustration of Yasovarman I

Rajendravarman II's reign (944 - 968 CE)

Mar 14, 944

953 CE
Rajendravarman II constructed a series of temples in Angkor. The Khmers had their first war with Champa, during King Rajendravarman II's rule. Rajendravarman II head-sculpture

Jayavarman V reigned between 968 - 1001 CE

Dec 12, 968

Rajendravarman II's son; Jayavarman V created the Khmer as a facility for artists and scholars. Jayavarman V died in 1001 CE. The Empire began to struggle with lack of power and ruling classess, many kings were over thrown by rival empires. Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V

Suryavarman II came to power in 1113 CE after defeating a rival prince.

May 1, 1113

Suryavarman II defeated a rival prince; battleling on war elephants. He inlarged the Khmer Empire by over-powering Haripunchai and south-western Thailand. North and East, King Suryavarman II claimed many regions of Champa and he continused to grow his empire north of Laos. Statue of Suryavarman II

Suryavarman II began to build Angkor Watt

Jul 5, 1113

1113 CE
Suryavarman II began to launch the building of the great Angkor Watt. This temple was made in honour of the Hindu God; Vishnu. After aproximately 37 years, the huge monumnt was complete. Angkor Watt Photo

The Cham surged the Khmer Empire

Sep 4, 1177

1177 CE
The Cham destroyed Mekong River and Tonle Sap while in war canoes. They killed King Tribhuvanadityararman and occupied the empire. Map of Khmer Empire and Champa Kingdom

Jayavarman VII became the next Khmer King

Apr 6, 1181

1181 CE
King Jayavaraman was thought to be the greatest of all Khmer rulers. He commanced war on Champa for twenty-two years and defeated them, winning much land and territory. Jayavarman VII's religion was Buddhism and he made this belief, the new state religion. Thousands of people were emloyed, more temples were built; including the Angkor Thom, hospitals, rest-houses and roads were constructed by the Khmers. <a href='http://http://www.cambodiamuseum.info/en_collection/stone_object/jayava

Jayavarman Vll died in 1215

Jun 28, 1215

No more temples were built after Jayavarman's passing. The Empire slowly weakend of lack of territory. The Champa had conquered Khmer land in th east, as some rebelled including Thai nobles in the west - created the first Thai kingdom in Sukhothai in 1238 CE. Head Photo of Jayavarman VII

Jayavarmman VIII was Khmer King and he wanted a return to Hinduism

Oct 10, 1243

Jayavarman VlII converted all the Buddhist temples into Hindu as well as demolishing all Buddha symbols. The Mongal Empire threatened the Khmers. King Jayavarman paid the Mongols to aviod war. <a href='http://www.shihaitravel.com/Day%20Tour%20Cambodia/Small-circuit-tour-cambodia-angkor-wa

Jayavarman VIII's son-in-law overpowers King Jayavarman VIII

Nov 26, 1295

1295 CE
Srindravarman becomes Khmer King and introduces Theradada Buddhism to Khmer Empire. Hindu Gods image

The fall of the Khmer Empire

Feb 24, 1431

The Khmer Empire was at it's strongest during the rule of Jayavarman VII. After his death, the empire grew weaker and weaker. 1431 CE, the empire was invaded by Tais and the Khmers abandoned there city and head to Phnom Penh. Nature took hold of Angkor temples and water reservoirs calapsed.The empire began to be abandoned because of the deterioration of food, crops and water. <a href='http://http://awesomeplacesonearth.com/ta-prohm-cambodia-awesom