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Timeline Of The History Of The Khmer Empire-Luke Peters 8R

By PETERLS15
  • Period: Oct 29, 802 to

    The Khmer Empire, Birth and Death

    King Jayavarman II forces a number of
    small Khmer kingdoms to unite,
    In doing so he founded the Khmer Empire. He declares
    himself Chakravartin (‘ruler of the
    world’).
  • Aug 28, 1002

    Civil War at Angkor

    Civil War at Angkor
    Civil war breaks out in Angkor as rival leaders compete for control of the Khmer Empire.
  • Jun 1, 1177

    Angkor looted

    Angkor looted
    The capital at Angkor is looted by the Champa Kingdom (modern day Vietnam.) The Champa defeat the Khmer and burn parts of the Angkor region.
  • Sep 7, 1181

    The Champa are driven out of Angkor

    The Champa are driven out of Angkor
    Jayavarman VII becomes King of the Khmer Empire. The Cham are defeated and driven out of Angkor.Under Jayavarman VII’s rule many temples and hospitals are built and the road system develops rapidly; Buddhism becomes the official religion of the empire.
  • Oct 30, 1200

    A new capital for the Khmer Empire

    A new capital for the Khmer Empire
    A new capital city called Angkor Thom (‘great city’) is built by Jayavarman VII
  • Dec 31, 1219

    End of the reign of Jayavarman VII

    End of the reign of Jayavarman VII
    End of the reign of Jayavarman VII leads the Khmer empire to its fullest peak but is later abandoned.
  • Period: Aug 13, 1243 to Dec 27, 1298

    Buddhism Renounced

    Jayavarman VIII biggest legacy was to renounce Buddhism and order that all Buddhist temples and images to be destroyed in favour of a return to Hinduism.
  • Feb 10, 1431

    Angkor abandoned

    Angkor abandoned
    The Thai army attacks Angkor and the Khmer abandoned the capital and re-established a new capital in Phnom Penh.
  • Period: to Aug 1, 1113

    Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat was built by slaves during the reign of Suryavarman II. He was considered one of the greatest of the Khmer Kings.