Möng Yawng

Möng Yawng
State of the Shan States
c. 13th century–1815
Möng Yawng in an Imperial Gazetteer of India map
History 
• Foundation of the state
c. 13th century
• Annexed by Kengtung State
1815
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Konbaung Dynasty
Kengtung State

Möng Yawng, also spelled Moeng Yòng, was a small Shan state centered around the town of Möng Yawng.

History

Möng Yawng was founded around the late 13th to early 14th centuries. It had its capital at Möng Yawng town. The state was inhabited mainly by Wa people.

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

Rulers

The rulers of Möng Yawng had the title Myoza.

See also

References

  1. ↑ ประวัติศาสตร์ล้านนา, pp. 234–235
  2. ↑ James B. Minahan, Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: p. 2024
  3. 1 2 Shan and Karenni States - World Statesmen

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