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Alawmaphyu

d. 1243

King of Arakan

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About Alawmaphyu

Alawmapru Min (Arakanese:အလောမာဖြူ); was the founder of the Launggyet Dynasty of Arakan, a former state in Myanmar (Burma), who reigned from 1250 to 1256.

Early life

The future king was born to Prince Nganalon and Princess Saw Shwe Nan of Second Parein Dynasty in the year 1227 CE.

He was born with albinism which the chronicles reporting the baby prince look pure whitish skin and his hair all grayed.

Reign

Death of Nganalon, his father and he succeeded him and was determined to moved the capital to Launggyet which was permanently established in 1251 CE (613 ME).

His queen was Saw Thit-Shwe (စောသစ်ရွှေ), he died after reigning for 6 years and succeeded by son, Razathugyi in 1256.

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Important facts

Died
1243

Family & relationships

Child
Razathu I of Arakan
Parent
Nganalon

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alawmaphyu?

king of Arakan

When did Alawmaphyu die?

Alawmaphyu died in 1243.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alawmaphyu

· Wikidata: Q115409845

· DBpedia: Alawmaphyu

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