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Period: Nov 1, 770 to
Khmer Empire
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Jan 1, 802
Jayavarman II Becomes Devaraja
Jayavarman II declares himself god-king in AD 802. He officially becomes the first of the Khmer kings. -
Jan 1, 834
Angkor Wat is built
Angkor Wat is built, but only as a simple Hindu temple and not as a temple city as it was later transformed into. -
Jan 1, 1113
Angkor Wat is completed
Angkor Wat is completed as the largest temple in the world and Khmer heaven on earth by usurper king Suryavarman II. -
Jan 1, 1178
Chams Invade Eastern Khmer Empire
The Chams are a Muslim people living in Southern Vietnam. One of the Khmer's biggest threats, they take much of their Eastern territory. -
Jan 1, 1219
Jayavarman VII Defeats Chams
Jayavarman VII expands the Khmer Empire to its greatest extent and defeats the neighbouring Chams. Khmers now hold control of much of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Burma. -
Jan 1, 1300
Buddhism Becomes The Main Religion
After centuries of trading with Indian merchants, Hinduism has finally become the lesser religion and Buddhism has gradually gained prominence. This caused people to question the devaraja. -
Jan 1, 1431
Angkor Is Abandoned
The capital in Angkor is abandoned and its location is forgotten. -
Jan 1, 1440
Phnom Penh Becomes Capital
After Angkor is abandoned, the Khmer rulers move the capital to Phnom Penh, which is the capital of Cambodia today. -
The Fall of the Khmers
The Thais invade the Khmer Empire and loot temples. The Khmer Empire becomes a mere vassal state of the Thais. -
Jayavarman II creates Khmer Empire
Jayavarman II unifies several small states to make the Khmer Empire (then called Chenla).
