Alaungpaya, King (Tawngpeng (Burma)) : All Data

Alaungpaya was the founder and first king of the Konbaung Dynasty in Myanmar. He ruled from 1752 to 1760, establishing a centralized monarchy and expanding his kingdom through military conquests. During his reign, the most significant war was the Burmese-Siamese War of 1759-1760, where Alaungpaya successfully invaded and captured Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam (present-day Thailand). This war aligns with the calculated timespan of his rule, showcasing his military prowess and ambition to expand his empire.