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Binnya Kyan

d. 1538

Burmese politician

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About Binnya Kyan

Binnya Kyan (, ; died 1538) was a senior minister at the court of King Takayutpi of Hanthawaddy. He and Binnya Law, another senior minister, organized and led the coastal kingdom's defenses, which successfully repulsed the upstart Toungoo's three dry season raids between 1534 and 1538. They both were childhood tutors of the young king, and were absolutely devoted to him. Nonetheless, both ministers were executed in 1538 by the young king who believed in Toungoo's misinformation that the ministers were Toungoo moles. After their death, the king found himself helpless. When Toungoo forces came once again in late 1538, he decided to flee rather than fight.

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Important facts

Died
1538, Bago

Frequently asked questions

Who was Binnya Kyan?

Burmese politician

When did Binnya Kyan die?

Binnya Kyan died in 1538 in Bago.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Binnya Kyan

· Wikidata: Q16197458

· DBpedia: Binnya Kyan (minister)

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