The Khmer Empire

By Mr.fwab
  • Jan 1, 802

    Jayavarman II became the ruler

    Jayavarman II became the ruler
    Jayavarman II was declared king, marking the beginning of the Khmer Empire and he is enthroned as a devarja (god-king)
  • Jan 1, 802

    Khmer Empire formed

    Khmer Empire formed
    The Khmer Empire began in 802 CE because of king Jayavarman the second.
  • Jan 1, 834

    Expansion

    Expansion
    The Khmer Empire grew in size and Buddhism also became very influential.
  • Jan 1, 834

    Merging Smaller States

    Merging Smaller States
    Jayavarman II merges smaller states in order to create one large empire. The capital is in the Angkor region of Cambodia
  • Jan 1, 1122

    Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat
    Suryavarman II reigned and built the temple of Angkor wat and dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu.
  • Jan 1, 1177

    Cham Invasion

    Cham Invasion
    The Cham kingdom invades much of the Khmer Empire's eastern territory.
  • Jan 1, 1181

    Jayavarman VII

    Jayavarman VII
    King Jayavarman VII defeated the chams and ascended to the throne expanding the empire to present day Laos, Burma and Thailand
  • Jan 1, 1243

    Buddhism Destroyed

    Buddhism Destroyed
    Jayavarman VIII returns to hinduism and many Buddhist monuments and statues are destroyed
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Buddhism

    Buddhism
    Buddhism grows in importance and once again becomes the main religion of the Khmer Kings
  • Jan 1, 1431

    The End

    The End
    The Thai army attacks Angkor Wat, marking the beginning of the end of the Khmer Empire. The Khmers abandoned Angkor