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Trade occurs within Khmer people and Indians.
There is evidence that the people of Khmer and people of India have traded with each other. From this the Khmer people were able to adopt cultural practices such as the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism. -
Jan 1, 770
Jayavarman II unites smaller states
Jayavarman II unites the smaller states part of modern day Laos, Thailand and Southern Vietnam to create a large empire. -
May 16, 1002
King Suryavarman- Khmer Expansion
This is the time when King Suryavarman I expands the empire to its ultimate point from modern day Laos, Thailand and southern Vietnam. -
May 16, 1066
Khmer Empire divided
The empire was divided as there were numerous contenders fighting for the throne with many wars breaking out between the Chams, Angkor and the Birmins -
Jan 1, 1100
The Khmer empire expands
The first Hindu, Buddhist temple and the largest monument in the world; Angkor-Wat, is built as the empire expands and Buddhism becomes important.The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Angkor Wat was dedicated to Vishnu. -
Jan 1, 1200
The city of Angkor Thom is built
The “Great City” is built by king Jayavarman VII. It is well-known for its temple grounds, towering southern gate and Bayon, the state temple. It is also the last and most stable capital city of the Khmer empire. -
Jan 1, 1432
Khmer empire ends
The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat and the Khmers abandon the Angkor, making this the end of the Khmer Empire. -
Khmer empire begins
King Jayavarman II is crowned as ruler and devarja (god-king) and begins the Khmer empire -
Jayavarman II becomes king
Jayavarman II approved independence from Srivijaya under the Sailendra, decreeing himself as the king of Kambuja. -
Preah Ko temple is built
The first temple is built in the ancient and now defunct city of Hariharalaya.The temple was built under the King Indravarman I to honor members of the king's family.
