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Thalun

1584–1648 · 17th century

Thalun was king of Burma's Restored Toungoo dynasty from 1629 to 1648. He moved the capital from Pegu back to Ava in 1635, ordered a great revenue inquest of the kingdom and organised royal service groups to supply soldiers and labour. He also built the Kaunghmudaw pagoda at Sagaing.

Thalun
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