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Alaungpaya

1714–1760 · 18th century · Also known as Aung Zeya

Alaungpaya was the founder of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma, reigning from 1752 to 1760. Born Aung Zeya, a headman of the village of Moksobo, he resisted the Restored Hanthawaddy kingdom after its capture of Ava, made Moksobo his capital as Shwebo and reunified Burma within a few years. He founded Rangoon in 1755 and died during a campaign against Ayutthaya in Siam.

Alaungpaya
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Mentioned in 3 profiles

Ayutthaya KingdomDeclineRestored Toungoo KingdomDeclineKonbaung dynastyFoundation, Impact, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Restored Toungoo KingdomRestored Hanthawaddy KingdomKonbaung dynasty

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Alaungpaya. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/alaungpaya
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