Timeline of the Khmer Empire

By nguyer13
  • Oct 22, 1002

    Jayavuravarman and Suryavarman fights for the Title

    Jayavuravarman and Suryavarman fights for the Title
    After the kings death, Jayavuravarman and Suryavarman fights for the title of ruler of the Khmer Empire since both wanted the title.
  • Oct 22, 1010

    Suryavarman Becomes King of The Khmer Empire

    Suryavarman Becomes King of The Khmer Empire
    Suryavarman became the uncontested king of the Khmer Empire when he defeats Jayaviravarman and claims the throne, then becomes Ruler of the Khmer Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1150

    Suryavarman II Death and Dharanindravarman becomes new ruler

    Suryavarman II Death and Dharanindravarman becomes new ruler
    After the death of Suryavarman, Dharanindravarman II becomes the new ruler . It's unknown how Suryavarman died but its a possibly he died in a military campaign against the Cham of Central Vietnam.
  • Jan 1, 1160

    Death of Dharanindravarman and Yasovarman becomes new Ruler

    Death of Dharanindravarman and Yasovarman becomes new Ruler
    After the death of Dharanindravarman, his successor Yasovarman II becomes the new ruler of the Khmer Empire
  • Oct 24, 1238

    Thai Chieftiains declares the Establishment

    Thai Chieftiains declares the Establishment
    Two Thai chieftains in the city of Sukhothai declared the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom and its independence from Angkorian dominion.
  • Jan 1, 1295

    Indravarman III makes Theravada Buddhism the state Religion

    Indravarman III makes Theravada Buddhism the state Religion
    Jayavarman VIII was allowed to abdicate after being deposed by his son-in-law Indravarman III (Srindravarman), the first king to make Theravada Buddhism the state religion.
  • Jan 1, 1351

    The Conquered of Siamese Ayutthaya Kindgom

    The Conquered of Siamese Ayutthaya Kindgom
    The Siamese Ayutthaya Kingdom laid siege to Angkor for a year and a half, then invaded and conquered it, leaving an Ayutthayan prince to rule.
  • Jan 1, 1357

    King Suryavong Retakes Angkor

    King Suryavong Retakes Angkor
    King Suryagvong leads the Khmer army in retaking Angkor Wat from the Siamese.
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Thai Invades Angkor

    Thai Invades Angkor
    The Ayutthaya invades Angkor Wat and The Khmer capital is relocated to Srei Santhor after that.
  • Jan 1, 1471

    Cham settle in Cambodia as refugees

    Cham settle in Cambodia as refugees
    Thousands of Cham settle in Cambodia as refugees after the fall of the Cham (Vietnamese War) to Vietnamese.

  • King Sattha requesting help from Spanish Governor

    King Sattha requesting help from Spanish Governor
    King Sattha requested protection from the Spanish governor of the Philippines to fight against the Thai.

  • The Capture of the Cambodian Capital

    The Capture of the Cambodian Capital
    The Thai captured the Cambodian capital, Longvek, and installed a military governor there and Satta dies.

  • Vietnamese take refugees in Khmer sea port

    Vietnamese take refugees in Khmer sea port
    King Chettha II allowed Vietnamese refugees from the Trịnh–Nguyễn Civil War to settle in the Khmer sea port of Prey Nokor.

  • Jayavarman III Death and Indravarman becomes new Ruler.

    Jayavarman III Death and Indravarman becomes new Ruler.
    After Jayavarman III death, his cousin who was more ambitious successor and builder took (Indravarman) his cousins throne.
    Jayavarman III was Jayavarman II's son and successor, he was the second ruler of Angkor. Died in 877 when he was hunting for a elephant.

  • Jayavarman Ruler of Kambuja

    Jayavarman Ruler of Kambuja
    Jayavarman V succeeded his father Rajendravarman and becomes the new ruler of Kambuja at the age of 10, after his fathers death.
    At the age of 17 Jayavarman V he began the construction of his own state shrine called Ta keo but an unfortunate event happen and the contruction was left unfinish.