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Angkor and the Khmer Empire (802 - 1431 CE)
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Jayavarman II came from Java, where he was kept in captivity. Jayavarman II (When he was born) Head statue of Jayavarman II
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802 CE
Jayavarman II declares himself as God-King of Angkor and the Khmer Empire. He institutes four capitals to gain power over his Kingdom. King Jayavarman II expands his realm, through marriage, alliances and war. He establisheds Hindu temples to symbolise the Kingdom's religion; Hinduism. Jayavarman II's successors continues to develop more temples and inlarge the realm. Statue of Jayavarman II -
King Jayavarman II recieved a name from his passing called 'Paramesvara', which means 'Supreme Lord'. Jayavarman II (When he died) A painting of a Jayavarman II receiving the rite of the symbol of Siva (Hindu God), the priest is blessing him as a god-king.
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Yasovarman I moves the Khmer capital to Angkor and he establishes a new capital, named Yasodharapura. King Yasovarman built a vast reservoir; 7.5 kilometres by 1.8 kilometres in Angkor region. Illustration of Yasovarman I
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953 CE
Rajendravarman II constructed a series of temples in Angkor. The Khmers had their first war with Champa, during King Rajendravarman II's rule. Rajendravarman II head-sculpture -
Rajendravarman II's son; Jayavarman V created the Khmer as a facility for artists and scholars. Jayavarman V died in 1001 CE. The Empire began to struggle with lack of power and ruling classess, many kings were over thrown by rival empires. Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V
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Suryavarman II defeated a rival prince; battleling on war elephants. He inlarged the Khmer Empire by over-powering Haripunchai and south-western Thailand. North and East, King Suryavarman II claimed many regions of Champa and he continused to grow his empire north of Laos. Statue of Suryavarman II
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1113 CE
Suryavarman II began to launch the building of the great Angkor Watt. This temple was made in honour of the Hindu God; Vishnu. After aproximately 37 years, the huge monumnt was complete. Angkor Watt Photo -
1177 CE
The Cham destroyed Mekong River and Tonle Sap while in war canoes. They killed King Tribhuvanadityararman and occupied the empire. Map of Khmer Empire and Champa Kingdom -
1181 CE
King Jayavaraman was thought to be the greatest of all Khmer rulers. He commanced war on Champa for twenty-two years and defeated them, winning much land and territory. Jayavarman VII's religion was Buddhism and he made this belief, the new state religion. Thousands of people were emloyed, more temples were built; including the Angkor Thom, hospitals, rest-houses and roads were constructed by the Khmers. <a href='http://http://www.cambodiamuseum.info/en_collection/stone_object/jayava -
No more temples were built after Jayavarman's passing. The Empire slowly weakend of lack of territory. The Champa had conquered Khmer land in th east, as some rebelled including Thai nobles in the west - created the first Thai kingdom in Sukhothai in 1238 CE. Head Photo of Jayavarman VII
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Jayavarman VlII converted all the Buddhist temples into Hindu as well as demolishing all Buddha symbols. The Mongal Empire threatened the Khmers. King Jayavarman paid the Mongols to aviod war. <a href='http://www.shihaitravel.com/Day%20Tour%20Cambodia/Small-circuit-tour-cambodia-angkor-wa
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1295 CE
Srindravarman becomes Khmer King and introduces Theradada Buddhism to Khmer Empire. Hindu Gods image -
The Khmer Empire was at it's strongest during the rule of Jayavarman VII. After his death, the empire grew weaker and weaker. 1431 CE, the empire was invaded by Tais and the Khmers abandoned there city and head to Phnom Penh. Nature took hold of Angkor temples and water reservoirs calapsed.The empire began to be abandoned because of the deterioration of food, crops and water. <a href='http://http://awesomeplacesonearth.com/ta-prohm-cambodia-awesom
