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
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
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Konbaung Dynasty
Kengtung State

History

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Mongyawng 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

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Gazetteer of Upper Burma and the Shan states"
  2. ^ James B. Minahan, Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: p. 2024
  3. ^ a b Shan and Karenni States - World Statesmen
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  • 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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