Htaw Hmaing Gyi of Nyaungshwe

Htaw Hmaing Gyi (, ; also spelled Hto Hmain Gyi ) was sawbwa of Nyaungshwe (Yawnghwe) and Yatsauk (Lawksawk) in the early 15th century. He became a vassal of Ava in 1405/06, and later participated in the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1408–1418).

Biography The royal chronicles provide minimal details about Htaw Hmaing Gyi (lit. "Htaw Hmaing the Elder"). He was the sawbwa (chief) of Nyaungshwe (Yawnghwe), a Shan-speaking state, located north the Inle Lake. This decision was heavily influenced by his northern neighbor, Tho Kyaung Bwa of Onbaung, who had submitted to Ava one year earlier in 1404/05. His northern neighbor Tho Kyaung Bwa is also absent in the post-1411 campaign rosters.

Military service The following is a list of campaigns, in which Htaw Hmaing is explicitly mentioned as a commander in the chronicles.

CampaignDurationTroops commanded Notes 1st invasion of Hanthawaddy April–August 1408 1000 troops Commanded a regiment in the Vanguard Army of the invasion force 3rd invasion of Hanthawaddy c. November 1410–c. January 1411 1000 troops Commanded a regiment in the invasion army of the Irrawaddy delta