Khmer Empire

  • 550

    First Ruler Rudravarman

    First Ruler Rudravarman
    From AD 500 to 550 the Khmer empire had its first ruler Rudravarman. His throne name combines the name of a Hindu god or a powerful attribute with the suffix Varman, meaning protected by.
  • Jan 1, 611

    Khmer Inscription

    Khmer Inscription
    611 is the first ever known Khmer inscription, on a stone block at Anghor Borei. The Khmer script is still in Cambodia today. In the Khmer empire Sanskrit was the language for inscriptions. The mythical bull Nandin, Shiva customary mount is found on Lotus Lop
  • Jan 1, 700

    Poltical Changes

    Poltical Changes
    Political changed were happening and also the territories of
    The Khmer Empire were charcterising. Although the people had an Indian culture they didnt follow the Caste system. It was very differnt for the people. The Khmer empire was changing.
  • Jan 1, 1113

    Builder of Anghor Wat

    Builder of Anghor Wat
    1113 to 1150 Reign of Suryavarman the second. He was the builder of the famous temple known as Anghor Wat. He also won new land for the empire and he also made some good and new relations with China.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Winning Khmer Land

    Winning Khmer Land
    In the early 1400 the surrounding allies champa to the east and also to the east.The Khmer empire continue to win more land. There was also some signs of a possible drought frim 1415 to 1440.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Court moves to Lovek

    Court moves to Lovek
    The official court of the Kmer moves to Lovelk. There was also a lot of people from malaysia, Japan and Chinese. The court changes and moves to the south China sea. There was also some changes to the temple as renovations were underway.