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Chet Ton dynasty

18th–20th century · 18th century · Also known as Chao Chet Ton

The Chet Ton dynasty, meaning 'seven princes', was the ruling house of Lampang and Chiang Mai, descended from the seven sons of the Lampang leader Chai Kaeo. Led by Kawila, the brothers joined Siam in driving the Burmese out of Lan Na from 1774 and then governed Chiang Mai, Lampang and Lamphun as Siamese tributaries. The family kept the title of ruler of Chiang Mai until 1939.

Chet Ton dynasty
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Principality of LampangKingdom of Chiang Mai

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Chet Ton dynasty. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/chet-ton-dynasty
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