About Balamindin
Balamindin was a military leader and kaungton.
Balamindin (, or ) was a general in the Burmese army of the Konbaung Dynasty. He is best known in Burmese history for his spirited defense Fort Kaungton against repeated attacks by numerically superior Chinese invasion forces in the Sino-Burmese War (1765–1769). From 1766 to 1769, Balamindin commanded the fort. The determined resistance by the Burmese at Kaungton proved critical in stopping the last three Chinese invasions. After the war, he was made governor of Kaungton.
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Who was Balamindin?
Burmese general
When was Balamindin born?
Balamindin was born in Mu River.
What was Balamindin's occupation?
Balamindin was a military leader and kaungton.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Balamindin. https://biography.guide/balamindin/
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