Kingdom of Luang Phrabang (Siam)

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

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Bodawpaya

Expansion during the rule of Bodawpaya of the Konbaung Dynasty.

January 1801: In 1800, the state of Kengcheng was founded in the Muang Sing area of northern Thailand and territories west to the Mekong River (now Burma). This state was established by local ruler Kengcheng, marking the beginning of a new political entity in the region.

2. Burmese-Siamese Wars

Were a series of wars fought between Burma and Siam from the 16th to 19th centuries.

2.1.Burmese-Siamese War (1849-1855)

Was a military expeditions of the Siamese Rattanakosin Kingdom against the Tai Khün State of Kengtung, which was under Burmese suzerainty.

January 1853: The Siamese send two invading forces from Chiang Mai in Kengtung.

January 1853: After suffering heavy losses, the Burmese were able to drive the invading Siamese out.

January 1855: The Siamese army occupied Kengtung.

June 1855: Faced with harsh mountainous terrain and a lack of resources, the invading Siamese had to evacuate Burma in May 1855.

3. Tonkin campaign

Was a French military campaign to conquer Tonkin and Annam, in Vietnam, that became French protectorates.

3.1.Treaty of Huế

The 1883 and 1884 Treaties of Huế divided the remaining Vietnamese territory into the French protectorates of Annam and Tonkin under nominal Nguyen dynasty rule.

August 1883: The 1883 and 1884 Treaties of Huế divided the remaining Vietnamese territory into the protectorates of Annam and Tonkin under nominal Nguyen dynasty rule.