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Kawila
Kawila (, , , 31 October 17421816), also known as Phra Boromrachathibodi (; ), was the Northern Thai people, Northern Thai ruler of the Kingdom of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Kingdom and the founder of the Chet Ton dynasty, Chetton dynasty. Originating from Lampang, Kawila arose to become the ruler of Chiang Mai appointed by Rama I, King Rama I as a Tributary state, tributary ruler. Kawila had a great role in the transfer of Lan Na, Lanna (modern Northern Thailand) from Burmese rule to Siamese domination and the rebuilding of Chiang Mai as the center of Lanna. Biography Early life In the early eighteenth century, when the influence of the Burmese Toungoo dynasty waned, Lan Na, Lanna exerted its independence but fragmented into several city-states. The ruler of Lamphun had taken control over the city of Lampang. The inhabitants of Lampang were dissatisfied with the rule of Lamphun and chose an animal hunter named Nan Thipchang () or simply Thipchang to lead the Lampang forces to suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Chiang Mai
The Kingdom of Rattanatingsa or the Kingdom of Chiang Mai (, full name: ; , full name: , ) was the vassal state of the Siamese Rattanakosin Kingdom in the 18th and 19th century before being annexed by Siam in 1899 by Chulalongkorn via centralization policies. The kingdom was a successor of the medieval Lan Na, Lanna kingdom, which had been under Burmese rule for two centuries until it was captured by Siamese forces under Taksin of Thonburi Kingdom, Thonburi in 1775. It was ruled by the Chet Ton dynasty and came under Thonburi tributary. History Siamese conquest Since the Burmese conquest of Lan Na, Lanna in 1558, Lanna or modern Northern Thailand had been mostly under Burmese rule. With the Burmese Toungoo dynasty weakened, Chiang Mai was able to exert independence from Burma in 1727 and the rest of Lanna followed but Lanna became fragmented into city-states, descending into anarchy. A local man named Thipchang was declared ruler of Lampang in 1732. The new Burmese Konbaung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thonburi Kingdom
The Thonburi Kingdom was a major Thai people, Siamese kingdom which existed in Southeast Asia from 1767 to 1782, centered around the city of Thonburi, in Siam or present-day Thailand. The kingdom was founded by Taksin, who reunited Siam following the collapse of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which saw the country separate into five warring regional states. The Thonburi Kingdom oversaw the rapid reunification and reestablishment of Siam as a preeminient military power within mainland Southeast Asia, overseeing the country's expansion to its greatest territorial extent up to that point in its history, incorporating Lan Na, the Lao people, Laotian kingdoms (Kingdom of Luang Phrabang, Luang Phrabang, Kingdom of Vientiane, Vientiane, Kingdom of Champasak, Champasak), and Post-Angkor Period, Cambodia under the Siamese Mandala (political model), sphere of influence. The Thonburi Kingdom saw the consolidation and continued growth of Chinese trade from Qing China, a continuation from the late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khamfan
Khamfan (;; 1756–1825) or Chao Maha Suphattraracha () was the eighth son of Chao Pha Chai Keaw (Prince Keaw) and Phra Mae Chao Chantadevi (Princess Chantadevi). At the time of Khamfan's birth, the Lanna Kingdom was under Burma's control. Khamfan fought in battles along with his brothers to restore peace in Lanna. Khamfan was the most affluent of his brothers due to his marriage to Netnarivai, an heiress to a wealthy man in Mae Hong Son. He renovated the abandoned city of Hariphunchai (present-day Lamphun) and was promoted to first Prince of Lumphun (พระยานครลำพูน). When his older brother, King Kawila, died, Khamphan received the title "Uparaja or Viceroy of Chiang Mai" (พระยาอุปราชเมืองนครเชียงใหม่) and later became The Prince of Chiang Mai (พระยานครเชียงใหม่). He ruled Chiang Mai for three years and received the title "Prince of two Cities". He was married to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thammalangka
Thammalangka (; , ) or Phraya Chang Puek (, ) is the third son of Chao Pha Chai Keaw and princess Chandadevi. He was born in 1746. He joined his brothers, Kawila, Khamsom, Duangthip, Moola, Khamfan, and Bunma to unite Lanna with Siam in 1774. In 1805, Rama I promoted him to be the Uparaja of Chiangmai when Kawila was a ruler. In 1816, Kawila died, he was promoted to be the ruler of Chiangmai. Khamfan, his younger brother who was the ruler of Lamphun became Uparaja of Chiang Mai. Bunma became the ruler of Lamphun. When they went to Bangkok, he gave a white elephant to Rama II and received the name Chao Phraya Chang Pueak Thammalangka. During his reign, he renovated the temples and city walls and created three canals for the people in Chiangmai city. He ruled Chiangmai for six years. He died on 4 May 1822 at the age of 77. Reign Religion He built Inthakhin Temple in Pasang with Kawila in 1794. In 1817, he built Wat Phra That Sri Chomthong and renovated Wat Phra Singh. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of The Kings Of Lanna
This article lists the lord ruler of Lan Na from the foundation of the Ngoenyang in 638 until the end of Kingdom of Chiang Mai under Siamese administration in 1939 according to the Chiangmai Chronicle. Kings of Ngoenyang (638–1292) # Lawachangkarat ''or'' Lao Chong (The royal court at Hiran, formerly ) # Lao Kao Kaeo Ma Muang # Lao Sao # Lao Tang ''or'' Lao Phang # Lao Klom ''or'' Lao Luang # Lao Leo # Lao Kap # Lao Khim ''or'' Lao Kin # Lao Khiang (The royal court was moved from Hiran to Ngoenyang) # Lao Khiu # Lao Thoeng ''or'' Lao Ting # Lao Tueng ''or'' Lao Toeng # Lao Khon # Lao Som # Lao Kuak ''or'' Lao Phuak # Lao Kiu ''or'' Lao Kwin # Lao Chong # Chom Pha Rueang # Chueang, Lao Chueang ''or'' Phaya Chueang ''or'' Khun Chuang # Lao Ngoen Rueang # Lao Chuen ''or'' Lao Sin # Lao Ming # Lao Muang ''or'' Lao Moeng # Lao Meng # Mangrai the Great, 1261–1292 (The first king of Mangrai dynasty in Chiang Mai) Kings of Lan Na (1292–1775) Mangrai dynasty (1292–1558) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)
The Rattanakosin Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Siam after 1855, refers to the Siamese kingdom between 1782 and 1932. It was founded in 1782 with the History of Bangkok#Rattanakosin, establishment of Rattanakosin (Bangkok), which replaced the city of Thonburi Kingdom, Thonburi as the capital of Siam. This article covers the period until the Siamese revolution of 1932. The kingdom governed based on the Mandala (political model), mandala system. This allows for high-autonomy locally with the kingdom influencing and effectively rule its area of suzerainty. At its zenith in 1805-1812, the Kingdom was composed of Administrative divisions of Thailand#Muang Prathetsarat, 25 polities, ranging from duchies and principalities to federations and kingdoms. With the furthest extent reaching Shan States, the Shan States, southern Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, Laos, Cambodia, northern Si Rat Malai, Malaysia, Sip Song Chau Tai, northwestern Vietnam, and Kawthaung, K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, sometimes written as Chiengmai or Chiangmai, is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the List of municipalities in Thailand#Largest cities by urban population, second largest city in Thailand. It is north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality, as of 2023. However, the greater urban area, which includes surrounding districts such as Hang Dong, San Sai, and Saraphi, forms a metropolitan region with an estimated population exceeding 1 million. At the provincial level, Chiang Mai had a projected population of 1.8 million in 2023, according to Thailand's National Statistical Office. Chiang Mai (meaning "new city" in Thai) was founded in 1296 as the new capital of Lan Na, succeeding the former capital, Chiang Rai. The city's location on the Ping River (a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River) and its proximity to major trading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lan Na
The Lan Na kingdom or the Kingdom of Lanna (, , "Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields"; , , ), also known as Lannathai, was an Indianized state centered in present-day Northern Thailand from the 13th to the 18th centuries. The cultural development of the Northern Thai people had begun long before as successive kingdoms preceded Lan Na. As a continuation of the kingdom of Ngoenyang, Lan Na emerged strong enough in the 15th century to rival the Ayutthaya Kingdom, with whom wars were fought. However, the Lan Na Kingdom was weakened and became a vassal state of the Toungoo dynasty in 1558. Lan Na was ruled by successive vassal kings, though some enjoyed autonomy. The Burmese rule gradually withdrew but then resumed as the new Konbaung dynasty expanded its influence. In 1775, Lan Na chiefs left the Burmese control to join Siam, leading to the Burmese–Siamese War (1775–76). Following the retreat of the Burmese force, Burmese control over Lan Na came to the end. Siam, under King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phraya Wichianprakarn
Phraya Wichianprakarn (), also known as Phraya Chaban (; ), born Bunma, was the ruler of Chiang Mai as a vassal state under the Thonburi Kingdom. He reigned from 1774 to 1776. Biography After the King of Ava conquered Chiang Mai, Burmese general Po Mayu-nguan appointed Phraya Chaban (Bunma) as Phraya Surasongkhramพระยามหาอำมาตยาธิบดี (หรุ่น ศรีเพ็ญ), ''พงษาวดารเมืองนครเชียงใหม่ เมืองนครลำปาง เมืองลำพูนไชย'', ประชุมพงษาวดารภาคที่ 3 and ordered him to lead an attack against the forces of Taksin of Thonburi, who had advanced to Lamphun. However, instead of carrying out the attack, Phraya Chaban and Kawila defected to the Siamese side on February 5, 1774. After Taksin had captured Chiang Mai, he appointed Phraya Chaban as Phraya Wichianprakarn, granting the city self-governance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taksin
King Taksin the Great (, , ) or the King of Thonburi (, ; ; Teochew: Dên Chao; 17 April 1734 – 7 April 1782) was the only king of the Thonburi Kingdom that ruled Thailand from 1767 to 1782. He had been an aristocrat in the Ayutthaya Kingdom and then was a major leader during the liberation of Siam from Burmese occupation after the Second Fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, and the subsequent unification of Siam after it fell under various warlords. He established the city of Thonburi as the new capital, as the city of Ayutthaya had been almost completely destroyed by the invaders. His reign was characterized by numerous wars; he fought to repel new Burmese invasions and to subjugate the northern Thai kingdom of Lanna, the Laotian principalities, and threatening Cambodia. Although warfare occupied most of Taksin's reign, he paid a great deal of attention to politics, administration, economy, and the welfare of the country. He promoted trade and fostered relations with foreign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama I
Phutthayotfa Chulalok (born Thongduang; 20 March 1737 – 7 September 1809), also known by his regnal name Rama I, was the founder of the Rattanakosin Kingdom (now Thailand) and the first King of Siam from the reigning Chakri dynasty. He ascended the throne in 1782, following the deposition of King Taksin of Thonburi. He was also celebrated as the founder of Rattanakosin (now Bangkok) as the new capital of the reunited kingdom. Rama I, whose given name was Thongduang, was born from a Mon male line descent family, great-grandson of Kosa Pan. His father served in the royal court of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Thongduang and his younger brother Boonma served King Taksin in wars against the Burmese Konbaung dynasty and helped him in the reunification of Siam. During this time he emerged as Siam's most powerful military leader. Thongduang was the first '' Somdet Chao Phraya'', the highest rank the nobility could attain, equaled to that of royalty. In 1782, he took control of Sia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maha Sura Singhanat
Maharurasinghanat, Prince of Front Palace (; (1 November 1744 – 3 November 1803) was the younger brother of King Rama I, the first monarch of the Chakri dynasty of Siam. As an Ayutthayan general, he fought alongside his brother in various campaigns against Burmese invaders and the local warlords. When his brother crowned himself as the king of Siam at Bangkok in 1781, he was appointed the Front Palace or Maha Uparaj, the title of the heir. During the reign of his brother, he was known for his important role in the campaigns against Bodawpaya of Burma. Early life Bunma was born in 1744 to Thongdi and Daoreung. His father Thongdee was the Royal Secretary of Northern Siam and Keeper of Royal Seal. As a son of aristocrat, he entered the palace and began his aristocratic life as a royal page. Thongdee was a descendant of Kosa Pan, the leader of Siamese mission to France in the seventeenth century. Bunma had four other siblings and two other half-siblings. Bunma himself was the youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
