Yazathingyan of Pagan
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Yazathingyan (Burmese: ရာဇသင်္ကြန်, pronounced [jàza̰ θɪ́ɴdʑàɴ]; also spelled Yaza Thingyan or Yazathinkyan; 1198/1199–1260) was the chief minister of kings Kyaswa, Uzana, and Narathihapate of the Pagan dynasty of Burma (Myanmar). He was also the commander-in-chief of the Royal Burmese Army from 1258 until his death in 1260. Ava kings from Swa Saw Ke to Narapati II and all Konbaung kings were descended from him.
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Yazathingyan ရာဇသင်္ကြန် | |
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Chief Minister-General | |
In office 1240s–1260 | |
Monarchs | Kyaswa Uzana Narathihapate |
Preceded by | Ananda Thura[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | 1198/1199 Pagan (Bagan) |
Died | 1260 (aged 61) Dala |
Spouse | Saw Khin Htut |
Children | Ananda Pyissi Yanda Pyissi Saw San Saw Soe |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Pagan Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Burmese Army |
Years of service | 1230s–1260 |
Rank | Commander-in-chief |
Battles/wars | Martaban (1258–59) Missagiri (1259–60) |
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