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Name: Kingdom of Luang Phrabang (Burma)

Type: Polity

Start: 1766 AD

End: 1778 AD

Nation: kingdom of luang phrabang

Parent: burma

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Was a kingdom located in modern-day Northern Vietnam and Northern Cambodia. It emerged from the division of Lan Xang in 1707. Over the years the monarchy weakened, and was forced to become a vassal various times to the Burmese and the Siamese monarchies.

Establishment


  • January 1766: In 1765, the Kingdom of Luang Phrabang became a vassal of the Kingdom of Burma.
  • Chronology


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    1. Ten Great Campaigns


    Were a series of military campaigns launched by the Qing dynasty of China in the mid-late 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor.

    1.1.Sino-Burmese War

    Was a war between Qing China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma. The war consisted of a series of unsuccesful Chinese invasions of Burma.

    1.1.1.Third Chinese invasion of Burma

    Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the second of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).

    1.1.1.1.Chinese Attack

    Was the Chinese invasion of Burma in 1767.

  • January 1768: Battle of Goteik Gorge: The Chinese victory cleared the way for the main Chinese army to Ava, the Burmese capital.

  • 1.1.1.2.Burmese counter-attack

    Was the Burmese counterattack against the Chinese invasion of 1767.

  • April 1768: In early 1768 two Burmese armies led by Maha Thiha Thura and Ne Myo Sithu succeeded in retaking Hsenwi.

  • Disestablishment


  • January 1779: In 1778, the Kingdom of Luang Phrabang, a vassal of Burma from 1765 to 1778, transitioned to becoming a vassal of Siam.
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