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Shwebo

Also known as Moksobo

Shwebo is a town in the Sagaing Region of upper Myanmar, north-west of Mandalay. Formerly the village of Moksobo, it was the home of Alaungpaya, who rose there in 1752 against the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom, founded the Konbaung dynasty and made it his first capital. The ancient Pyu city of Halin lies nearby.

Shwebo
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Restored Toungoo KingdomDeclineKonbaung dynastyFoundation, Governance, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

HalinRestored Hanthawaddy KingdomKonbaung dynasty

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Shwebo. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/shwebo
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“Shwebo.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/shwebo. Accessed .
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