About Apeyadana
Lived 1040 – 1100. Apeyadana was a consort.
Apeyadana (, ; also spelled Abeyadana) was the chief queen consort of King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) and maternal grandmother of King Sithu I of Pagan. She married Kyansittha when he was just a young officer in the army, before his coronation. She was succeeded as the chief queen by Thanbula.
The Apeyadana Temple in Bagan (Pagan) is named after her. Popular culture Portrayed by May Than Nu in Kyan Sit Min (2005) film.
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Who was Apeyadana?
chief queen consort of Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar)
When was Apeyadana born?
Apeyadana was born in 1040.
When did Apeyadana die?
Apeyadana died in 1100 in Bagan.
What was Apeyadana's occupation?
Apeyadana was a consort.
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