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Mangrai

c. 1238–1311 · 13th century · Also known as Mengrai, Mangrai the Great

Mangrai was the founder of the northern Thai kingdom of Lan Na. Ruler of Ngoenyang from about 1259, he founded Chiang Rai in 1262, conquered the Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai in 1292 and founded Chiang Mai as his capital in 1296. He allied with Ngam Mueang of Phayao and Ram Khamhaeng of Sukhothai, and a law code bears his name.

Mangrai
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Lan NaFoundation, Military, Governance, Summary

Mentioned in 5 state histories

HariphunchaiNgoenyangPhayao KingdomKengtung StateLan Na

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