Mongyawng State

This article is about a former Shan state. For the present-day administrative division, see Mong Yawng Township. For the town, see Mong Yawng.
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

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]

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.[2]

The state was occupied by Siam until 1814 and subsequently annexed by Kengtung State in 1815.[3]

Rulers

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

References

  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
  • 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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