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The Konbaung Dynasty took over Burma from the Toungoo Dynasty in 1752. The dynasty reigned over Burma until the Anglo-Burmese Wars systematically led to the loss of territories to the British and finally to the inglobation of Burma in the British Raj.
Establishment
January 1753: The inevitable Burman resistance came swiftly. In March 1752, a village headman of Moksobo named Aung Zeya founded the Konbaung Dynasty with the title of Alaungpaya to resist the Mon occupation. Alaungpaya rapidly gained a following from all over Upper Burma. By December 1752, he had reconquered all of Upper Burma north of Ava.
Chronology
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Was a war between the Konbaung Dynasty and the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom of Burma.
1.1.Hanthawaddy Invasion of Upper Burma
Was the invasion of Upper Burma by the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom during the Konbaung-Hanthawaddy War.
February 1754: On 3 January 1754, Alaungpaya's second son, Hsinbyushin, only 17, successfully retook Ava, which was left ruined and burned. The whole of Upper Burma was clear of Hanthawaddy troops.
January 1755: In 1754, during the Konbaung-Hanthawaddy War in Myanmar, the Hanthawaddy command, led by King Alaungpaya, decided to retreat as the rainy season approached. This strategic move allowed them to regroup and plan their next steps in the conflict.
January 1755: In 1754, the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom, led by King Alaungpaya, sent an army to chase Naungdawgyi's forces. The campaign reached Kyaukmyaung, marking a significant military advance in the ongoing conflict between the two kingdoms.
January 1755: In 1754, the Hanthawaddy army, led by King Alaungpaya, chased King Hsinbyushin of Ava and laid siege to the city. This marked the beginning of the military occupation of Ava by the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
1.2.Konbaung invasion of Lower Burma
Was the invasion of Lower Burma by Konbaung Burma during the Konbaung-Hanthawaddy War.
May 1757: The capital Pegu fell on 6 May 1757 to the Konbaung Dynasty, marking the end of the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Were a series of wars fought between Burma and Siam from the 16th to 19th centuries.
2.1.Burmese-Siamese War (1759-60)
Was a first military conflict between the Konbaung dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) and the Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty of the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Siam.
May 1760: The Burmese king's health deteriorated rapidly. He was suffering from either dysentery or scrofula. King Alaungpaya died on 11 May 1760 near Martaban, after being rushed by the advance guard. With his death, the war ended.
2.2.Burmese-Siamese War (1791-1793)
Was a conflict between the Kingdom of Burma under Konbaung dynasty and the Kingdom of Siam under the Chakri dynasty over the town of Tavoy and the Tenasserim Coast.
April 1794: In a treaty, Siam formally cedes the Tenasserim coastal region to Burma.
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.
3.1.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.
3.1.1.Second invasion (Sino-Burmese War)
Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the third of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
January 1767: The Qing troops easily captured Bhamo in December 1766.
January 1767: The Chinese forces, led by General Mingrui, laid siege to the Burmese garrison at Kaungton in 1766 during the Qing Dynasty's military occupation of the territory. The Burmese defenders were led by General Maha Thiha Thura.
January 1768: Burmese commander Ne Myo Sithu retook the city of Bhamo.
January 1768: In 1767, the Chinese army was defeated by the Konbaung Dynasty and the Chinese had to leave Burma.
January 1768: Wanmaw was occupied by Burma from 1767 to 1770.
3.1.2.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).
3.1.2.1.Chinese Attack
Was the Chinese invasion of Burma in 1767.
November 1767: Qing general Mingrui's main army occupied the Shan states of Hsenwi and Hsipaw.
January 1768: Battle of Goteik Gorge: The Chinese victory cleared the way for the main Chinese army to Ava, the Burmese capital.
April 1768: They reached Singu on the Irrawaddy, 48 km north of Ava at the beginning of 1768.
3.1.2.2.Burmese counter-attack
Was the Burmese counterattack against the Chinese invasion of 1767.
April 1768: The Battle of Maymyo in 1768 marked the end of the Third Qing Invasion of Burma, with the Konbaung Dynasty emerging victorious. The battle was a significant event in the conflict between the Qing Dynasty of China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma.
April 1768: In early 1768 two Burmese armies led by Maha Thiha Thura and Ne Myo Sithu succeeded in retaking Hsenwi.
3.1.3.Fourth Qing invasion of Burma
Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the last of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).
November 1769: In 1769, the Qing Dynasty, under the leadership of Emperor Qianlong, sent troops south to Shwenyaungbin where they constructed a large fortress. This military occupation was part of the Qing Dynasty's expansion efforts in the region.
November 1769: Three Chinese armies jointly attacked and captured Bhamo.
December 1769: The Burmese armies attacked the Chinese fort of Shwenyaungbin, which fell after a fierce battle.
December 1769: This event took place in Burma (Myanmar) during the Konbaung Dynasty. The peace treaty was signed between Burmese and Chinese officers to end hostilities and establish peace in the region.
Were a series of wars fought by the British East India Company in the Indian Subcontinent that resulted in the British conquest and colonial rule of the region.
4.1.Anglo-Maratha Wars
Was a series of wars fought between the British East India Company and Maratha Empire in India.
4.1.1.First Anglo-Maratha War
Was the first of three Anglo-Maratha Wars fought between the British East India Company and Maratha Empire in India. .
December 1780: Goddard also captured Bassein.
May 1782: The Treaty of Salbai was signed on 17 May 1782, by representatives of the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War. The borders were reverted to the status quo ante bellum and British forces left the occupied regions.
4.2.British War with Burma to annex Manipur
Was an armed conflict between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Manipur.
January 1820: Following the death of Manipur king Bhagyachand, his son Chourjit Singh assumed power. Unsatisfied with the succession, Chourjit's brother Marjit Singh launched a failed revolt, later fleeing to Burma. Burmese emperor Bawdawpay seized the opportunity of invading Manipur, in support of Marjit Singh's claim to the throne. In 1819, Burma annexed Manipur.
February 1826: The Kingdom of Manipur was caught in the middle of the First Anglo-Burmese War when Britain declared war on Burma in 1824. The conflict arose after British forces discovered Burmese intentions to attack the Sylhet district of Bengal.
4.3.Anglo-Burmese Wars
Were a series of wars between the British Empire and the Konbaung dynasty of Burma. After the third and last war, Burma was annexed to British India.
4.3.1.First Anglo-Burmese War
Was the first of a series of wars between the British Empire and the Konbaung dynasty of Burma. Burma lost territories in Assam, Manipur, and Arakan.
4.3.1.1.Western theatre (First Anglo-Burmese War)
Was a British military campaign in western Burma during the First Anglo-Burmese War.
February 1824: British forces reached Cachar and Jaintia.
March 1824: Burmese general Thado Thiri Maha Uzana defeated the British units in Cachar and Jaintia in January 1824.
May 1824: Battle of Ramu.
4.3.1.2.Burma interior Campaign (First Anglo-Burmese War)
Was a British military campaign in the interior of Burma during the First Anglo-Burmese War.
May 1824: A British naval force of over 10,000 men (5,000 British soldiers and over 5,000 Indian sepoys) entered the harbour of Yangon (Rangoon), taking the Burmese by surprise.
August 1824: The British launched attacks on Burmese lines, and by July 1824, had successfully pushed the Burmese towards Kamayut, 8 km from Shwedagon.
December 1824: The Burmese were driven out of their last remaining stronghold at Kokine.
April 1825: Battle of Danubyu.
May 1825: The British proceeded to occupy the rest of Arakan.
January 1826: Battle of Prome.
January 1826: With a large portion of the Burmese army dispersed at Prome, the British army led by Campbell advanced toward Ava unimpeded until they encountered a stockaded defence at Bagan.
February 1826: British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion. According to the treaty, the Burmese agreed to: Cede to the British- Assam without any consent and approval of the Ahom Kingdom in their own region, Manipur, Rakhine (Arakan), and the Taninthayi (Tenasserim) coast south of the Salween River.
February 1826: Battle of Prome.
4.3.1.3.Treaty of Yandabo
Was the peace treaty that ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. .
February 1826: The Treaty of Yandabo ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty resulted in the cession of Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Rakhine, and Tenasserim to the British.
4.3.2.Second Anglo-Burmese War
Was the first of a series of wars between the British Empire and the Konbaung dynasty of Burma. Burma lost the Pegu province (renamed Lower Burma by the British).
April 1852: In 1852, during the Second Anglo-Burmese War, the port of Martaban was taken by British forces led by General Godwin.
April 1852: Rangoon was occupied on the 12th by British forces led by General Godwin. This marked the beginning of British military occupation in the region, following the Second Anglo-Burmese War.
April 1852: Shwedagon Pagoda conquered by great britain.
May 1852: Bassein was seized by the British on 19 May.
June 1852: Pegu, a city in Burma, was taken by British forces on 3 June 1852 during the Second Anglo-Burmese War. The British military occupation of Pegu marked a significant turning point in the conflict between the British Empire and the Burmese Kingdom.
October 1852: British Major-General Godwin occupied Prome on 9 October.
January 1853: Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India at the time, and King Pagan was the ruler of the province of Pegu. The British East India Company annexed Pegu in 1853 as part of their expanding colonial territories in India.
4.3.3.Third Anglo-Burmese War
Was the last of a series of wars between the British Empire and the Konbaung dynasty of Burma. Burma was annexed to British India.
November 1885: British General Harry Prendergast was ordered to conquer Upper Burma with 11,000 men, light boats and elephants. Also due to disagreements within the Burmese troops, Prendergast's troops reached the capital Mandalay on November 26 with little resistance and forced the king to abdicate.
4.3.3.1.British annexion of Burma
Annexion of the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma by British India after the Third Anglo-Burmese War.
November 1885: The British, led by General Sir Harry Prendergast, annexed the remaining territories of the Konbaung dynasty in Burma during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885. This was in response to the growing influence of French Indochina in the region.
Expansion during the rule of Bodawpaya of the Konbaung Dynasty.
January 1784: Sakoi (Sagwe) state founded.
January 1784: Hopong (Hopon) state is founded.
January 1784: Maung Pyi Sao (d. 1783) becomes the first king of the chiefdom of Pangtara (Burma).
January 1785: Konbaung Dynasty's conquest of Arakan in 1785.
January 1797: Mogaung annexed by Burma.
January 1801: Loimaw state founded.
January 1801: Kyong was established in the before the 18th century.
January 1809: Nga Dammaa was the first ruler of Namkhai.
January 1812: Kenghkam was initially a tributary of the Konbaung dynasty. It was founded in 1811.
January 1815: The state of was founded Before 1814.
January 1755: Manipur was occupied by the Kingdom of Burma.
January 1758: Hsawnghsup state was founded in 1757.
January 1761: Expansion of the Ahom Kingdom by 1769.
January 1763: Ahom King Rajeswar Singha sent a force of 40,000 under Haranath Senapati Phukan to free Manipur.
January 1768: Mawkmai state was founded in 1767 by Hsai Khiao, hailing from a noble family of Chiang Mai.
January 1768: Kedah falls under Burmese suzerainty.
January 1770: Kedah falls under Thai sovereignty.
January 1771: End of Burmese occupation of Wanmaw.
January 1772: After 30 years of independence, Mogaung was once again occupied by Burma from 1771 to 1775 under the rule of King Hsinbyushin of the Konbaung Dynasty. This marked a period of renewed Burmese control over the region.
January 1772: The Namtok state is founded.
January 1773: Wanmaw was annexed by the Burmese Ava Kingdom in 1772.
January 1776: In 1775, the territory of Mogaung was taken back by Burma after being occupied by them for four years. This event occurred after 30 years of the territory being under different control.
January 1780: Establishment of Loilong.
January 1782: Hsahtung (Thaton) state is founded.
April 1782: In the west, as far as Mergui and Tenasserim in Myanmar today leading to the Indian Ocean.
January 1801: The Karenni States were states inhabited mainly by the Red Karen, in the area of present-day Kayah State, eastern Burma. There are no historical data on the Karenni States before the 19th century.
January 1821: Expansion of the Qing Dynasty by 1820 after the so-called "Ten Great Campaigns".
January 1821: Singaling Hkamti was founded in 1820. It was a tributary state of the King of Burma.
January 1822: The Dimasa Kachari kingdom came under Burmese occupation in the late early 19th-century along with the Ahom kingdom.
January 1825: Following the Burmese invasions, in 1824 the king of Manipur Gambhir Singh (Chinglen Nongdrenkhomba) asked the British for help and the request was granted. Sepoys and artillery were sent and British officers trained a levy of Manipuri troops for the battles that ensued. After the Burmese were expelled, the Kabaw Valley down to the Ningthi River was added to the state. In 1824 Manipur became a British protectorate and in 1826 peace was concluded with Burma.
February 1826: In 1826, the former territory of the Dimasa Kingdom was transferred to the British East India Company after the Yandabo Treaty. The last king, Govinda Chandra Hasnu, was reinstated by the British following the treaty.
February 1826: The British forces, led by General Sir Archibald Campbell, defeated the Burmese forces in the First Anglo-Burmese War in 1826. As a result, Burma was compelled to cede the territories of Arakan, Manipur, Assam (former Ahom Kingdom), and Tenasserim to the British East India Company. The British evacuated the remnant Burmese territories.
January 1865: C.1857 - 1860 Maung Htun Lin (d. c.1864).
January 1871: Hkun Yeik (d. 1870) becomes the first king of the chiefdom of Pangmi (Burma).
October 1879: British submission of Khonoma and the Naga Hills.
Disestablishment
November 1885: British General Harry Prendergast was ordered to conquer Upper Burma with 11,000 men, light boats and elephants. Also due to disagreements within the Burmese troops, Prendergast's troops reached the capital Mandalay on November 26 with little resistance and forced the king to abdicate.
November 1885: The British, led by General Sir Harry Prendergast, annexed the remaining territories of the Konbaung dynasty in Burma during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885. This was in response to the growing influence of French Indochina in the region.
Selected Sources
Maung, H. A. (1967): A History of Burma, New York (USA) and London (UK), pp. 169-170
Thet, K. (1962): History of Union of Burma, Yangon (Myanmar), pp. 310-314
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