Mongpawn
History
According to tradition a predecessor state in the area was named Rajjavadi. Möngpawn state was founded in 1816 under the overlordship of Mongnai State. Historically Mongpawn played an important part before the British annexation of Upper Burma, at the time of the Burmese resistance movement 1885–95. The ruler of Mongpawn was an active supporter of the Limbin Prince, Kanaung Mintha, also known as Prince Limbin, was a son of King Tharrawaddy Min.
Traditionally about two thirds of the population in the state belonged to the Shan and about one third to the Pa'O people groups, the former living in the valley and the latter on the hilly areas.
Rulers
The rulers of Mongpawn bore the title of Myoza and from 1887, Saopha.
Myozas
- 1816–1860: Sao Hkun Lek (d. 1860)
- 1860–1882: Sao Hkun Hti (1847–1928)
Saophas
- 1882–1928: Sao Hkun Hti (s.a.)
- 1928 – 19 Jul 1947: Sao Sam Htun (b. 1907–d. 1947)
- 20 July 1947 – 1958: Sao Hsè Hom (b. 1936)
References
- ^ Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 17, p. 408.
- ^ Ben Cahoon (2000). "World Statesmen.org: Shan and Karenni States of Burma". Retrieved 7 July 2014.
External links
- "WHKMLA : History of the Shan States". 18 May 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- "The Imperial Gazetteer of India". Digital South Asia Library, University of Chicago. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
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