Myinsaing Kingdom

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Was a kingdom that ruled central Burma (Myanmar) from 1297 to 1313. It was founded by three brothers from Myinsaing.

Establishment

December 1297: In 1297, after the fall of the Pagan Kingdom, the territory outside the city of Pagan was left without effective state control. The Myinsaing Kingdom, led by King Thihathu, gained control of the region and established their authority.

Chronology

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1. Mongol invasions and conquests

Were a series of military campaigny by the Mongols that created the largest contiguous Empire in history, the Mongol Empire, which controlled most of Eurasia.

1.1.Mongol invasions of Burma

Were two major military campaigns of the Mongols in Burma.

1.1.1.Second Mongol invasion of Burma

Was a Mongol invasion of the Myinsaing Kingdom, in Burma.

January 1301: In 1301, the Yuan Dynasty invaded Myinsaing after declaring Kumara Kassapa as the rightful king of Burma. The Mongol Emperor sent an army from Yunnan, which reached Myinsaing on 25 January 1301.

April 1301: Thihathu, Yazathingyan, and Athinkhaya were the rulers of Myinsaing Kingdom. The Mongol government at Yunnan had sent the besiegers to invade Myinsaing, but they were bribed by the brothers and eventually withdrew on 6 April 1301. After the failed invasion, the Mongol government executed their commanders and did not attempt any further invasions.