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Period: 100 to 500
Indianisation of South-east Asia
The Indianisation is recognised as a period of time when the Khmer people started to adopt Indian practises. Such as their Religions ECT -
550
King Rudravarman dies
King Rudravarman was the last recorded ruler of Funan. This area was located in the South-West area of Vietnam -
Jan 1, 657
Jayavarman 1 reigns
This king reigned during the period when the Zhenla period occured. Jayavarman controlled a large bureaucracy to control the kingdom. -
Period: Jan 1, 1011 to Jan 1, 1050
Dynasty of the Sun
Suryavarman I created the Dynasty of the Sun. This was because the first two syllables in his name in Tamil means 'Sun' -
Jan 1, 1080
Jayavarman IV founds the mahidharpura dynesty
Jayavarman VI rules and begins the Mahidharapura Dynasty. This was his family's ancestral home. -
Jan 1, 1113
Suryavarman II reigns
When Suryavarman II reigned, he built the Angkor Wat to the appreciation of civilians. -
Jan 1, 1181
Jayavarman VII begins reign
This King is one of Angkor's most renowned as he made many changes that shaped the way of Angkor. He built dozens of temples and monasteries. He also built more forms of transport by creating roads and highways. He also created many hospitals. -
Rajemdravarman 2 reigns
This illustrious king came from a noble background and campaigned against enemies in Thailand. This gave him popularity with the civilians. Even though he followed Shiva, he respected Buddism and built new temples. During his reign, Angkor prospered -
Khmer Empire is founded
Jayavarman II was a local ruler from Vyadhapura who was forced to make peace between several competing states. He founded the Khmer Empire and was regarded as a hero among the locals in Cambodia. -
Queen Jayadevi regns
Jayadevi was one of the first female rulers of the Khmer Emire. She also was the daughter of King Jayarvarman.
