About Minyekyawdin
Lived 1651 – 1698 (aged 47). Minyekyawdin was a Myanmar monarch.
Early life The future king was born to Ne Myo Ye Kyaw, a minor prince, and his half-sister Khin Ma Min Sit c. April 1651. Both of his parents were children of King Thalun by different minor queens, and the two siblings were married in Waso 1010 ME (10 June 1649 to 9 July 1649).
Minye Kyawhtin was elected to be king about 11 months later when King Narawara suddenly died without leaving an heir. The court, led by minister Sithu Nawrahta, decided on Minye Kyawhtin over several elder and more senior princes, some of whom were sons of King Pye, thinking that they could control him. The court and the young king killed off two elder princes who refused to take the oath of loyalty, and fought off assassination attempts by King Pye's sons, who were Minye Kyawhtin's uncles.
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Who was Minyekyawdin?
king of Toungoo dynasty of Burma (Myanmar)
When was Minyekyawdin born?
Minyekyawdin was born on 1 April 1651.
When did Minyekyawdin die?
Minyekyawdin died on 4 May 1698 in Inwa.
What was Minyekyawdin's occupation?
Minyekyawdin was a monarch.
What nationality was Minyekyawdin?
Minyekyawdin was Myanmar.
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