Mongyawng or Möngyawng was one of the
Shan states. It was located in the narrow wedge of territory that projects eastwards from
Kengtung State between
China and
Laos.
History
Mongyawng State was founded in the 18th century. It had its capital at
Mong Yawng town. The state was inhabited mainly by
Wa people
The Wa people ( Wa: Vāx; my, ဝလူမျိုး, ; ; th, ว้า) are a Southeast Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in Northern Myanmar, in the northern part of Shan State and the eastern part of Kachin State, near and along Myan ...
.
[James B. Minahan, ''Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations:'' p. 2024]
The state was occupied by
Siam
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...
until 1814 and subsequently annexed by
Kengtung State in 1815.
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Rulers
The rulers of Mongyawng had the title ''Myoza
Myoza or Myosa ( my, မြို့စား}) is a high-ranking royal title and position for Burmese royalty and nobility.
History
The monarch had all the power to control everything in the kingdom. Below the monarch rank, minor queens, princes, ...
''.
See also
*Mong Yawng Yazawin
''Mong Yawng Yazawin'' ( my, မိုင်းယောင်း ရာဇဝင်, ) is a 19th-century Burmese chronicles, Burmese chronicle that covers the history of the Shan states, Shan state of Mongyawng State, Mong Yawng. It is believed t ...
References
External links
The Tai Of the Shan StateThe Imperial Gazetteer of India
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Shan States
Wa people
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