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Nov 18, 802
The Khmer Empire is born
Jayavarman II creates one large empire, the Khmer Empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia. -
Nov 18, 802
Jayavarman II (The God-King)
Jayavarman II appoints himself as a davaraja (God-King). -
Period: Nov 18, 834 to Nov 19, 1145
Religion and Influence
The Khmer Empire expands and Buddhism becomes a significant influence to the populace. The popularity increases. -
Nov 18, 850
Jayavarman II dies
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Period: Nov 22, 1066 to Nov 23, 1100
Angkor divides
Angkor is divided with several contenders to the throne. -
Nov 22, 1177
The Cham invasion
The Cham Kingdom in the east and the Thais in the west invades most of the Khmer Empire's eastern territory. This invasion lasts a year. -
Nov 22, 1177
Vietnamese army
The Vietnamese army and the Cham constantly attack the Khmer empire in the Mekong Delta and consequently, the modern Cambodia borders are formed. -
Period: Nov 22, 1181 to Nov 23, 1219
Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham
The ruling king Jayavarman VII defeats the Cham and expands his existing empire to the furthest extent in which they are capable of. This is all the way to Laos, Burma and Thailand. -
Nov 22, 1300
Buddhism
Buddhism grows in importance and becomes a central element to the life of the Khmers. It becomes the main religion for the Khmer Kings. -
Nov 22, 1431
Thai Army Attacks Angkor
The Thai army attacks Angkor -
Nov 22, 1440
Khmer rulers relocate the capital to Phnom Penh
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Siamese Kings and Khmer Kings
The Siamese Kings (Thai) defeat the Khmer Kings
