Pagan, Myanmar
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Pagan (also known as Bagan) was an important ancient kingdom in Myanmar. Its first king Anawrahta reigned from 1044-1077.
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PaganBuddha3.JPG
PaganBuddha3.JPG
A Pagan Buddha, 12th century.
Anawrahta is said to have been converted to Theravada Buddhism by a Mon monk, after which he made a pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, returning to successfully convert his country, though other beliefs persisted. In 1287 the kingdom fell to the Mongols, after refusing to pay tribute.
Neighbours
- Thaton (to the south, in modern-day Burma) until subdued in 1057
- Nanzhao (to the north, in modern-day Yunnan province, China)
Rulers
| Ruler | Reign |
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| Anawrahta | 1044–1077 |
| Kyanzittha | ? |
| ... | |
| Narapatisithu | c.1192 |
| Kyaswa | 1234–1250 |
| Uzana | 1250–1255 |
| Narathihapate | 1254–1287 |