Hsinbyushin

Hsinbyushin was king of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma from 1763 to 1776. The second son of the dynasty founder Alaungpaya is best known for his wars with China and Siam, and is considered the most militaristic king of the dynasty. His successful defense against four Chinese invasions preserved Burmese independence. His invasion of Siam ended Siams Ayutthaya Dynasty. The near simultaneous victories over China and Siam has been referred to as testimony to a truly astonishing elan unmatched since Bayinnaung. He also raised the Shwedagon Pagoda to its current height in April 1775.

The future king was born Maung Ywa to Aung Zeya and Yun San in Moksobo, a large village in the Mu river valley located about 60 miles northwest of Ava, onSeptember 1736. His father Aung Zeya was the chief of the village of a few hundred households, and was part of gentry families that had administered the Mu valley for generations. His father came from a large family, and was related by blood and by marriage to many other gentry families throughout the valley. Aung Zeya claimed descent from a 15thcentury cavalry commander and ultimately the Pagan royal line.

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