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.[1]
| Mongyawng State | |||||||||
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| State of the Shan States | |||||||||
| 18th century–1815 | |||||||||
 Möng Yawng in an Imperial Gazetteer of India map | |||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Foundation of the state | 18th century | ||||||||
• Annexed by Kengtung State | 1815 | ||||||||
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History
editMongyawng State was founded in the 18th century. It had its capital at Mong Yawng town. The state was inhabited mainly by Wa people.[2]
The state was occupied by Siam until 1814 and subsequently annexed by Kengtung State in 1815.[3]
Rulers
editThe rulers of Mongyawng had the title Myoza.[3]
- c.17.. - 17.. Tao Luk
- 17.. - 17.. Tao Ngam
- 17.. - 17.. Sunabnta
- 17.. - 17.. Sulang Ka Wutti
- (17.. - .... Inta Wasai
- .... - .... ....
- .... - .... Hsai Ya Kuman I
- .... - .... Hsen Sulin (Surin Pumintha)
- .... - .... Hsai Ya Kuman II
- .... - .... Sao Yawt
- 1814 - 1815 Maha Hkanan
- 1815 Buddha Wong
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Gazetteer of Upper Burma and the Shan states"
- ^ James B. Minahan, Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: p. 2024
- ^ a b Shan and Karenni States - World Statesmen
External links
edit- The Tai Of the Shan State
- The Imperial Gazetteer of India
- "WHKMLA : History of the Shan States". 18 May 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
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