Chenla polities in the Mekong–South Vietnam region (6th–9th centuries CE)

1. Chenla polities emerge from Funan’s orbit

   Jan 1, 550Labels: Chenla, Funan

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   • Chenla
   • Funan

2. Bhavavarman I strengthens early Chenla rule

   Jan 1, 580Labels: Bhavavarman I, Chenla

   • Bhavavarman I
   • Chenla

3. Citrasena becomes King Mahendravarman

   Jan 1, 600Labels: Mahendravarman, Inscriptions

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   • Chenla

4. Isanavarman I begins reign in Chenla

   Jan 1, 616Labels: Isanavarman I, Chenla

   • Isanavarman I
   • Chenla

5. Chenla sends an embassy to Sui China

   Jan 1, 616Labels: Chenla, Sui China

   • Isanavarman I
   • Chenla

6. Isanapura is founded as a royal center

   Jan 1, 618Labels: Isanapura, Isanavarman I

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   • Isanapura

7. Major temple construction at Sambor Prei Kuk

   Jan 1, 620Labels: Sambor Prei, Temples

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   • Sambor Prei Kuk

8. Funan network gives way to Chenla dominance

   Jan 1, 627Labels: Funan, Chenla

   • Funan
   • Chenla

9. Isanapura inscription dated 13 September 627

   Sep 13, 627Labels: Isanapura Inscription, Isanavarman I

   • Sambor Prei Kuk
   • Chenla

10. Jayavarman I rules; unity later strains

    Jan 1, 657Labels: Jayavarman I, Chenla

    • Jayavarman I
    • Chenla

11. Chenla fragments into “Land” and “Water” polities

    Jan 1, 706Labels: Land Chenla, Water Chenla

    • Land Chenla
    • Water Chenla

12. Jayavarman II declares independence and new empire

    Jan 1, 802Labels: Jayavarman II, Angkor Empire

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    • Chenla